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
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
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
Human Aggression and Violence Provides a broad-based and multidisciplinary analysis of aggression and violence, their negative consequences, and promising interventions
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
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
Psychological theories of intimate partner violence. Psychological theories that attempt to explain the etiology of intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetration have been at the forefront of IPV research, practice, and policy efforts for many decades In the present chapter, we provide an overview of several specific psychological theories of IPV (CBT, trauma-informed, and psychopathology-stress), as well as recent developments in constructing
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