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
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
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
VIOLENCE YOUT H - American Psychological Association (APA) 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
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
Youth Violence: What We Know and What We Need to Know Acts of violence are influenced by multiple factors, often acting together We summarize evidence on some major risk factors and protective factors for youth violence, highlighting individual and contextual factors, which often interact
Human Aggression and Violence Provides a broad-based and multidisciplinary analysis of aggression and violence, their negative consequences, and promising interventions
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
Interventions for Preventing Violence and Remediating Its Negative . . . This special issue, titled “Interventions for Violence,” reflects the broad scope of research being conducted in the domain of violence intervention—in regards to both intervention to prevent perpetration and intervention to ameliorate the negative effects of violence on survivors