Changes from head injuries associated with increases in youth offending
Head injuries have been associated with an increase in violent offences and prolonged periods of criminal persistence in young offenders.... Read More...
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Another victim of violence: Trust in those who mean no harm
Those who have experienced community violence or abuse may have problems when it comes to trusting new people, even those who are deemed 'good' or morally righteous.... Read More...
Violence in PG-13 Rated Movies Not Linked to Violence in US Society
According to researchers, there is little evidence to suggest violence in PG-13 movies is related to real world violence or an increase in violent behavior.... Read More...
Epileptics Living in High Crime Areas Have Three Times As Many Seizures
According to a new study, those with epilepsy who live in high crime neighborhoods have three times as many seizures as those living in lower crime areas.... Read More...
Resilience May Be Neurobiological
Individual differences in resting state connectivity may help explain why some people are more resilient to the effects of neighborhood violence than others.... Read More...
Emotional Abuse Linked to Menopause Misery
Researchers report menopausal women who experience intimate partner violence and emotional abuse have increased risk of developing heightened symptoms of menopause.... Read More...
Good Guys in Superhero Movies More Violent that Villains
Researchers report acts of violence by superheros in popular movies significantly outnumber those performed by the villains. The study reveals male superhero characters commit five times as many violent acts per movie hour than female protagonists.... Read More...
Children Who Experience Violence Early in Life Develop Faster
A new study reports children who are subjected violence early in life experience faster biological aging, including earlier onset of puberty and epigenetic aging, than peers who are not abused. Additionally, children exposed to other early life adversities, such as poverty and food insecurity, show delayed signs of pubertal development. ... Read More...
Thrill Seeking and Search for Meaning Fuels Political Violence
Researchers say access to exciting, non-violent alternatives may curb the impulse to embark in violence in the name of politics or religion.... Read More...
Prenatal Exposure to Violence Leads to Increased Toddler Aggression Toward Mom
A critical new study reports prenatal interpersonal violence can affect emotional regulation by toddlers toward their mothers. Researchers report children of mothers who were victims of domestic abuse during pregnancy, are more likely to exhibit aggression toward their moms in toddlerhood.... Read More...
40 Genes Associated with Aggression Identified
Researchers have identified 40 new genes they believe are related to aggressive behavior in both humans and mice. The findings deepen understanding of the genetic basis of aggressiveness.... Read More...
Brain Stimulation Decreases Intent to Commit Assault
A new study reveals the desire to carry our physical or sexual assault can be curbed with the help of tDCS. The brain stimulation technique also increases the perception in potential offenders that such violence is morally wrong.... Read More...