Psychology of Violence Psychology of Violence is a multidisciplinary research journal devoted to violence and extreme aggression, including identifying the causes of violence from a psychological framework, finding ways to prevent or reduce violence, and developing practical interventions and treatments As a multidisciplinary forum, Psychology of Violence recognizes that all forms of violence and aggression are
Human Aggression and Violence Provides a broad-based and multidisciplinary analysis of aggression and violence, their negative consequences, and promising interventions
On defining violence, and why it matters. - APA PsycNet The article discusses the importance of a comprehensive definition of violence, outlining its essential elements and implications for research, prevention, and treatment
How to calm political violence, according to psychologists Political violence—including domestic terrorism and targeted violence—has long shaped U S history, according to Thomas Zeitzoff, PhD, an associate professor at American University in Washington, D C , whose research focuses on political violence and political psychology
Violence, aggression against educators grew post-pandemic Research by APA reveals a post-pandemic surge in violence against pre-K to 12th-grade teachers, driving a rise in intentions to resign or transfer, highlighting a critical need for national interventions to ensure the well-being of educators and school communities
Domestic Violence, Behavior Change Programs, Positive and Negative . . . Objective: Despite considerable investments, the effectiveness of domestic violence (DV) interventions varies, with shelters for battered women acknowledged for their success and programs targeting abusers considered less effective A feminist philosophy that views DV as an expression of men’s attempt to uphold gender dominance through control and coercion underlies most DV initiatives
APA Dictionary of Psychology the expression of hostility and rage with the intent to injure or damage people or property through physical force See also pathological aggression passion or intensity of emotions or declarations —violent adj
Human Aggression and Violence - APA PsycNet Homicides, violent robberies, gang warfare, political violence, terrorism, and international conflicts fill the daily newspapers, TV news programs, and websites Violence ruins many marriages, damages countless children, and causes the deaths of police officers and military recruits
Stressful life events, culture, and violence. - APA PsycNet This study explored the contributions of stressful life events and their interactions with social support and cultural factors in predicting serious violence among American adolescent immigrants of Chinese and Southeast Asian origins Youth differed in their exposure to stressors and how they responded to them Cambodian and Laotian youth reported the highest levels of stressors, except for