Negative Effects Of Violence Research Articles

Violence and suffering in television news: toward a broader conception of harmful television content for children.

Traditionally, the public and professional debate about the inappropriateness of media violence for children focuses mainly on the negative effects of violence in entertainment programming. However, since the terrorist attacks on September 11th and the recent coverage of the war in Iraq, the suitability of real-life news violence for children may be doubted more than ever. To draw attention to the potential harmful effects of violence presented in news programs, it is argued in the present article that health care professionals should advocate a broader conception of media violence than thus far has been used. On the basis of recent research, potential effects of violent news content, such as fear, aggression, and desensitization, are discussed and recommendations are provided on how to abate these outcomes.

Women's Use of Violence Within Intimate Relationships

This article presents a review of research findings that investigate women's use of violence in intimate relationships, as well as the phenomena of increased arrests of women in domestic violence disputes. A brief outline of the extant national/regional data concerning the use of intimate partner violence (IPV) by men and women is presented. This is followed by a review of findings from data collected on smaller samples concerning differences between male and female IPV and genderized reactions, most notably to the differential physical, psychological, and emotional impact of IPV. Measurement methods that impact these national, regional, and local findings are discussed, followed by a review of what little is known about female arrests and “dual battering.” An integration of the literature shows that a mere “count” of IPV by gender de-contextualizes and obscures the negative effects of violence against women, women's motivations for using IPV, and the meaning of recent increased arrests of women who resort to IPV.

The measurement of nonviolence: A review.

Nonviolence provides a means for conflict resolution without the negative effects of violence or aggression. Given the potential benefits of its application, several instruments have been developed to measure nonviolent dispositions. This article reviews the measures, which were identified via computer searches of the Psychological Abstracts database. The Pacifism Scale (Elliott, 1980), the Gandhian Personality Scale (Hasan & Khan, 1983), Nonviolence Test (Kool & Sen, 1984), Multidimensional Scales of Nonviolence (Johnson et al, 1998), and the Teenage Nonviolence Test (Mayton, Weedman, Sonnen, Grubb, & Hirose, 1999) were found to assess nonviolence. The review makes recommendations for the use of these measures in peace psychology research.

VIOLENCE ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES: UNDERSTANDING ITS IMPACT ON STUDENT WELL-BEING

Educational institutions are becoming increasingly concerned about school violence. This review of the literature on violent behavior focuses on two general issues that can be used to guide community college administrators and faculty in their attempt to counteract the damaging effects violent behavior has on the well-being of their students. First, it is important to be aware that the majority of students have at least some experience with violence. There is considerable evidence that students' exposure to violence is associated with bothantisocial behavior and psychological trauma (e.g., depression, anxiety, anger, post-traumatic stress disorder). Community colleges can help students who may be experiencing the negative effects of violence by, for example, establishing student support groups and taking accusations of harassment seriously. The second issue addressed provides some of the steps that community colleges can take to ensure the safety of their students. Violent threats should be addressed and employees need to become knowledgeable about the warning signs of violent behavior. In addition, it is recommended that community colleges develop a security plan based on the unique needs of their campuses as well as establish a Crisis Intervention Plan. The article concludes by stressing the importance of evaluating the violence prevention programs that are implemented.

Qualified nurses' lived experience of violence perpetrated by individuals suffering from enduring mental health problems: a hermeneutic study

The incidence of violence within the National Health Service is rising and attention to the issue is increasing. Due to the ramifications in terms of physical, psychological and economic cost, the need to understand all the dynamics and variables involved in violence becomes evident. If nurses can provide care that reduces the frequency, intensity and negative consequences of violence, then clients, nurses and the organisation all benefit. This study attempted to discover the lived experience of nurses who experience violence perpetrated by individuals suffering from enduring mental health problems. It adopted a hermeneutic, phenomenological, method and produced an emerging theory comprised of the three key themes; Personal construct of violence, Feeling equipped and Feeling supported. Furthermore, the author suggests relationships between exposure to violent incidents and the nurse's ability to deal with the incidents therapeutically and how formal support systems for nurses influence this relationship. Strategic plans that are concerned with caring for violent individuals need to consider this reciprocity, as staff who feel well supported may well have a substantial impact on the quality of care offered to these people.

Family violence: Its relation to marital and parental satisfaction and family strengths

Previous research has shown the negative effects of violence on individual family members. However, a review of the literature reveals few studies that document the adverse effects of violence on family relationships. To assess these effects, 304 married parents anonymously completed a survey that included the following scales: conflict tactics, family strengths, marital satisfaction, and parent satisfaction. Results indicated significant decreases in perceived family strengths, marital satisfaction, and parent satisfaction as the use of physical violence among family members increased. These findings provide empirical support for the assumption that violence has a negative impact not only on individuals within a family but also on family relationships.