Psychology of Violence - American Psychological Association (APA)
WEBPsychology 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 …
Gun violence and crime - American Psychological Association (APA)
WEBGun violence and crime. 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. The United States has the highest rate of gun-related injuries among developed countries, as well as the highest rate of gun ownership.
Mental illness and violence: Debunking myths, addressing realities
WEBApr 1, 2021 · A growing body of 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 improved treatment and informed myth-busting. DeAngelis, T. (2022, July 11). Mental illness and violence: Debunking myths, addressing realities.
Violence & Socioeconomic Status - American Psychological …
WEBViolence & Socioeconomic Status. Socioeconomic status (SES) encompasses not just income but also educational attainment, financial security and subjective perceptions of social status and social class. Socioeconomic status can encompass quality of life attributes as well as the opportunities and privileges afforded to people within society.
Violence in the media: Psychologists study potential harmful effects
WEBThe advent of video games raised new questions about the potential impact of media violence, since the video game player is an active participant rather than merely a viewer. 97% of adolescents age 12–17 play video games—on a computer, on consoles such as the Wii, Playstation, and Xbox, or on portable devices such as Gameboys, smartphones, …
Situational Factors and Mechanisms in Pathways to Violence - APA …
WEBBackground: A large body of research has produced vast quantities of empirical data on risk factors for violence in a range of countries and community contexts. Despite the unquestionable successes of this research in cataloguing these risk factors, relatively little is known about the situational factors and mechanisms that translate risks for violence into …
How to prevent harmful masculinity and violence
WEBDec 6, 2023 · Educate parents to create safe, nurturing, healthy environments and relationships that prevent modeling violence to children, and teach them to express and regulate their emotions (e.g., ACT Raising Safe Kids). Identify and treat psychological distress precipitated by gender role socialization (Reidy et al., 2016).
Violence, aggression against educators grew post-pandemic
WEBMay 30, 2024 · Russell Dorn, DePaul University Media Relations, via email. 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.
Gun Violence: Prediction, Prevention, and Policy
WEBGun violence is an urgent, complex, and multifaceted problem. It requires evidence-based, multifaceted solutions. Psychology can make important contributions to policies that prevent gun violence. Toward this end, in February 2013 the American Psychological Association commissioned this report by a panel of experts to convey research-based ...
Trauma perpetuates cycles of violence, according to psychological …
WEBDec 1, 2023 · While psychological science demonstrates the importance of appropriate trauma recovery care in the aftermath of violence, there is an even greater need, which is the prevention of further trauma and violence. “To interrupt cycles of trauma, there needs to be safety, compassion, and consistent steps toward building trust, dialogue, and equity ...