The Social Psychology Of Aggression (social Psychology (philadelphia, Pa.).)

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This book provides an up-to-date overview of social-psychological research in the field of aggression. It presents a balanced account of both theoretical and applied issues and explores strategies designed to control, reduce and prevent aggression on both an individual and a societal level. The book follows the broad division of basic and applied research in the area. First, it deals with the theoretical approaches that have been taken to conceptualise, explain, measure and predict the occurrence of aggression as a particular form of social behaviour. Issues discussed include individual differences in aggressive behaviour, the role of situational factors such as alcohol in eliciting aggression and the impact of media violence on viewers' aggressive response tendencies. Second, it addresses the manifestations of aggression in different areas of life, and the concerns of applied psychologists and practitioners regarding the damaging effects of aggression on individuals, groups and societies. Included are chapters on aggression in the public sphere, domestic violence, and sexual aggression. Topics such as bullying, gang violence, ethnic violence, and violence in the family are also covered. The Social Psychology of Aggression will be of interest to students and researchers in psychology, sociology, law, media studies, and social work. It will also be useful to practitioners and policy makers working in areas such as domestic violence, sexual aggression, childhood and adolescent aggression, bullying and gang violence.

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E-Book Information

• Year: 2,001

• Edition: 1

• Pages: 288

• Pages In File: 289

• Language: English

• Issue: 2011 12 30

• Identifier: 0863777767,9780863777769

• Ddc: 302.5/4

• Lcc: HM1116 .K37 2001

• Paginated: 1

• Org File Size: 34,898,112

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• Toc: THE SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF AGGRESSION......Page 3Contents......Page 7Preface......Page 111. Introduction......Page 132. Concepts and measures of aggression......Page 213. Theories of aggressive behaviour......Page 394. Individual differences in aggression......Page 595. Situational influences on aggressIon......Page 796. Media violence and aggression......Page 1037. Aggression in the public sphere......Page 131Domestic violence......Page 1598. Sexual aggression......Page 1959. Controlling and preventing aggressive behaviour......Page 223References......Page 251Author Index......Page 279Subject Index......Page 287