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, …
Violence, aggression against educators grew post-pandemic
May 30, 2024 · 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 …
Gun violence and crime - American Psychological Association (APA)
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.
Mental illness and violence: Debunking myths, addressing realities
Apr 1, 2021 · Research is helping to tease apart why some people with serious mental illness are prone to violence while others are not, and how clinicians and others can help through …
Living in violent neighborhoods affects children’s brain development
Feb 22, 2024 · Living in neighborhoods with high levels of violence can affect children’s development by changing the way that a part of the brain detects and responds to potential …
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.
APA Dictionary of Psychology
Apr 19, 2018 · 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 …
Preventing intimate partner violence by focusing on abusers
Apr 1, 2023 · Programs that try to treat abusive partners have a long, uncertain history. Can psychologists help make them better?
How to prevent harmful masculinity and violence
Dec 6, 2023 · Educate parents on the negative consequences of physical punishment and humiliation techniques on children (e.g., Violence-Free Childhood). Educate parents to create …
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 …