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How to calm political violence, according to psychologists

Understanding drivers behind acts help prevent or mitigate destructive consequences.
January 2026
Monitor on Psychology

Stress of mass shootings causing cascade of collective traumas

The regularity of mass shootings is razing Americans’ mental health—heightening stress and dulling compassion in ways that demand broader concern, engagement, and change.
September 2025
Monitor on Psychology

Perspectives on how we can better address sexual, partner, youth, and community violence

A special issue of Psychology of Violence, edited by Antonia Abbey, shares expert perspectives on the current state of the field.
March 2025
APA Journals Article Spotlight

Brad J. Bushman, PhD, Psychology of Violence

Bushman, editor-in-chief of Psychology of Violence, plans to bring many innovative ideas as well as improve accessibility for anyone that is interested in learning more about the journal.
March 2024
Editor Spotlight

War’s enduring legacy: How does trauma haunt future generations?

Researchers and clinicians are examining the long-term impacts of war and other traumatic events on survivors, as well as their children and grandchildren.
December 2023
Article

Up to 19% of teens experience dating violence. Psychologists want to break the cycle

Violence in teen relationships predicts violence in adulthood, which is alarming concerning rates of physical/sexual violence, stalking or harassment, and psychologically abuse.
October 2023
Monitor on Psychology

These psychologists want to put societal problems at the center of research. Here’s why

A growing contingent of public psychologists across the field is advocating for a paradigm shift toward putting social problems at the center of psychology research.
November 2022
Monitor on Psychology

In brief: Mass shootings, gun law attitudes, and more research

The latest peer-reviewed studies within psychology and related fields.
September 2022
Monitor on Psychology

CE corner: How to support patients who have experienced sexual assault

Psychologists can help their patients navigate the complex contexts that survivors often face while attempting to cope with their assault.
September 2022
Monitor on Psychology

A crisis of campus sexual assault

The ongoing pandemic may spur an increase in sexual violence on college campuses. Psychologists’ research and interventions are needed more than ever.
February 2022
Monitor on Psychology

In brief

The latest peer-reviewed studies within psychology and related fields.
January 2022
Research in Brief

CE corner: How psychologists can help refugees

As the Afghans reel from crisis, psychology can play a key role in helping refugees resettle.
August 2021
Monitor on Psychology

What Is the Role of Economic Insecurity in Health? The Unequal Burden of Sexual Assault Among Women

The featured study explores the salience of economic factors related to housing, nutrition, and health care in the physical and mental health of sexual assault survivors.
March 2020
APA Journals Article Spotlight

Connecting the Dots: Identifying Suspected Serial Sexual Offenders Through Forensic DNA Evidence

In the featured study, researchers examined DNA matches across sexual assault kits to determine rates of repeat perpetration.
September 2019
APA Journals Article Spotlight

Can Moral Judgment, Critical Thinking, and Islamic Fundamentalism Explain ISIS and Al-Qaeda's Armed Political Violence?

The featured study assessed convicted terrorists for moral judgment, critical thinking and fundamentalism. It suggests certain functional differences between religious extremist groups and civilians.
August 2019
APA Journals Article Spotlight

APA announces publication of a new journal: Psychology of Violence

The journal devoted to violence and extreme aggression will discuss the causes of violence, ways to prevent or reduce violence, and practical interventions and treatments.
March 2010
Press Release

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