We've all seen the example of the wise sage practicing martial arts with the peaceful facial expression and graceful movements. While there are many examples of patterns of movements and forms that ...
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 ...
Violence refers to immediate or chronic situations that result in injury to the psychological, social, or physical well-being of indi-viduals or groups. While acknowledging the multidimensional nature of violence, the APA Commission on Violence and Youth focused on interpersonal violence, which is defined as behavior by persons against persons that threatens, attempts, or completes intentional ...
Gun violence affects society in many ways, including higher medical costs, reductions in quality of life because of fear of gun violence, and stresses on the criminal justice system.
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.
The article discusses the importance of a comprehensive definition of violence, outlining its essential elements and implications for research, prevention, and treatment.
The current chapter presents a summary of the accumulated research findings on aggression and popular media, with a specific focus on fictional violence (e.g., violence in popular media such as television, movies, and video games) and real-world violence (e.g., news coverage of violent crimes and terrorism). Possible consequences of media violence exposure—including increased aggressive ...