Journal information

Psychology of Violence is a multidisciplinary research journal devoted to violence and extreme aggression, including identifying the causes of violence from a psychological framework, finding ways to prevent or reduce violence, and developing practical interventions and treatments.

As a multidisciplinary forum, Psychology of Violence recognizes that all forms of violence and aggression are interconnected and require cross-cutting work that incorporates research from psychology, public health, neuroscience, sociology, medicine, and other related behavioral and social sciences.

Research areas of interest include:

• aggressive driving and road rage
• bullying and cyberbullying
• child maltreatment
• children's exposure to violence
• community violence
• homicide
• intimate partner violence
• international violence
• prevention
• resilience
• sexual violence
• suicide
• systematic violence against marginalized populations
• terrorism
• workplace violence
• youth violence

Disclaimer: APA and the editors of Psychology of Violence assume no responsibility for statements and opinions advanced by the authors of its articles.