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 …

Jan 1, 2026 · 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 …

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.

Provides a broad-based and multidisciplinary analysis of aggression and violence, their negative consequences, and promising interventions.

Psychology, as a discipline, largely attributes the causes of aggression, especially extreme or chronic criminal violence, to individual and familial dysfunction or pathology. The pathways to violence are …

This study builds on recent research on the dimensionality of collective violence beliefs; we test the link between two well-established intergroup ideologies (right-wing authoritarianism [RWA] and social …

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 emotions or …

The article discusses the importance of a comprehensive definition of violence, outlining its essential elements and implications for research, prevention, and treatment.

Dec 23, 2024 · Vigilantism is a complex issue rooted in the erosion of trust in society and institutions. Psychological research has shown contributing factors include pervasive economic disparities, …

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 …