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.

Promote educator well-being through violence prevention strategies and supports, including respect, empathy, and active listening, when violence occurs.18 Provide educators with tiered support (e.g., …

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

Several decades of research have explored the links between exposure to violent entertainment media and subsequent aggression. However, there has been little research on the effects of exposure to …

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 …

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 for national …

Objective: Despite considerable investments, the effectiveness of domestic violence (DV) interventions varies, with shelters for battered women acknowledged for their success and programs targeting …