News tagged with violence exposure


Violent video games are a risk factor for criminal behavior and aggression, research reports

(Medical Xpress)—People are quick to point the finger or dismiss the effect of violent video games as a factor in criminal behavior. New evidence from Iowa State researchers demonstrates a link between ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 27, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Study looks at the impact of violence on children

It's not how much violence a child is exposed to that can create emotional and behavioral problems in life. It's exposure to a variety of different types of violence.

Health created Feb 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Special international commission on media violence confirms aggression link

As president of the International Society for Research on Aggression (IRSA) and with consent of the organization's elected council, Craig Anderson appointed an international Media Violence Commission last ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 27, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New Gentile study on media violence and kids could have applications on school bullying

The April suicide of 14-year-old Kenneth Weishuhn Jr. -- a South O'Brien High School (Paulina, Iowa) student who was reportedly teased and bullied by classmates -- had Iowa lawmakers questioning the effectiveness of the state's ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Exposure to violence has long-term stress effects among adolescents

Children who are exposed to community violence continue to exhibit a physical stress response up to a year after the exposure, suggesting that exposure to violence may have long-term negative health consequences, according ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

One in four adults with mental illness have been victim of violence in the past year

Adults with disabilities are at much greater risk of violence than adults without disabilities, according to a new meta-analysis published Online First in The Lancet. Adults with mental illness appear to be particularly vulner ...

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