FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 6, 2017·4 min readGun Violence is a ‘Contagious’ Social EpidemicResearchers use an epidemiological approach to assess the probability of an individual becoming a victim of gun violence.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 15, 2018·5 min readSocial Rejection Can Lead to Violence But, Mindfulness May Be the SolutionA new study reveals mindfulness can act as a buffer against the pain and distress of social rejection.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 11, 2015·4 min readExposure to Violence in Juarez Affects Mental Health of ChildrenResearchers report children who lived in Juarez, Mexico at the height of its drug violence problems in 2010 have higher levels of behavioral and emotional problems.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 26, 2018·4 min readPeer Rejection Isn’t the Culprit Behind School ShootingsResearchers report people should look more deeply into the environmental factors and mental health issues surrounding those involved in school shootings, and not simply blame peer rejection.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 9, 2022·3 min readBullies Have Increased Risk for Violent OffensesChildren who bully others between the ages of 8 and 9 are more likely to commit violent offenses by the age of 31.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 16, 2018·5 min readNo Evidence to Support Link Between Violent Video Games and BehaviorA new study from University of York researchers backs up previous findings that there is no evidence to support the theory that violent video games increase real life aggressive behavior in gamers.Read More
Featured·February 18, 2013·4 min readCould a Computer on the Police Beat Prevent Violence?New research shows how police forces might be able to target efforts to reduce violence and raise officer attention to dangerous areas with the help of high-powered computers. Using real police data, researchers were able to demonstrate the promise of computer models for targeting violent areas.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 6, 2019·2 min readStudy questions video games’ effects on violent behaviorA new study backs previous findings that there is not enough evidence to support the view that violent video games lead to acts of violence.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 4, 2016·5 min readAmericans Ten Times More Likely to be Killed by Firearms Than People From Other High Income CountriesA new study reports US citizens are up-to ten times more likely to be victims of gun violence than people from other developed nations.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 19, 2018·6 min readEmotional Abuse Linked to Menopause MiseryResearchers report menopausal women who experience intimate partner violence and emotional abuse have increased risk of developing heightened symptoms of menopause.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 23, 2018·3 min readSocial Bonding Key Cause of Football ViolenceResearchers say social bonding and the desire to protect or defend other fans may be a main motivation of football hooliganism.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 25, 2021·5 min readNarcissism Linked to Aggression in Review of 437 StudiesA comparative review of 324 global research papers concludes narcissism is a risk factor for aggression and violent behaviors. The results were similar, regardless of age, gender, education level, or country of residence.Read More