The Social Psychology of Aggression: 3rd Edition

The Social Psychology of Aggression: 3rd Edition
ISBN-10
0429881797
ISBN-13
9780429881794
Category
Psychology
Pages
456
Language
English
Published
2020-09-25
Publisher
Routledge
Author
Barbara Krahe

Description

Thoroughly revised and updated, this third edition offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the social psychology of aggression, covering all the relevant major theories, individual differences, situational factors, and applied contexts. Understanding the causes, forms, and consequences of aggression and violence is critical for dealing with these harmful forms of social behavior. Addressing a range of sub-topics, the first section deals with the definition and measurement of aggression, presents major theories, examines the development of aggression and discusses individual and gender differences in aggressive behaviour. It covers the role of situational factors in eliciting aggression and the impact of exposure to violence in the media. The second section examines specific forms and manifestations of aggression, including chapters on aggression in everyday contexts and in the family, sexual aggression, intergroup aggression, and terrorism. The new edition also includes additional coverage of gender differences, gun violence, and terrorism, to reflect the latest research developments in the field. Also featuring sections discussing strategies for reducing and preventing aggression, this is essential reading for students and researchers in psychology and related disciplines, as well as practitioners such as policy makers.

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