What is Aggression?
Aggression may be defined as harmful behavior which violates social conventions and which may include deliberate intent to harm or injure another person or object (Bandura, 1973, cited in Suris et al.,...
View ArticleAggression in Jamaica
In many areas of Jamaica, interpersonal aggression and societal violence are commonplace. Such is the state of affairs that Jamaica has earned the unfavourable reputation of being one of the most...
View ArticleFamily Structure and Aggression among Children/Adolescents
Looks can be deceiving Several features of the home environment are known to have a significant impact on aggression among children and adolescents. One feature that has received much attention in the...
View ArticlePsychodynamic Explanations of Conduct Disorder
Conduct disorder is typically manifested in a variety of antisocial behaviours such as bullying, stealing, vandalism and cruelty to others. According to Bird (2001), children with conduct disorder also...
View ArticleLook Into My Eyes…
“Look at me when I’m speaking to you!” a mother’s shrill voice was heard by all on aisle 9. Her snotty nosed offspring gathered his strength following the morning’s tantrum. With his head down he...
View ArticleGender Differences in Depression and Aggression
While depression and aggression affect both males and females, gender differences in each of these conditions have frequently been noted in the literature. As it relates to depression in particular,...
View ArticleDo Violent Video Games Affect Behavior?
Although traditional video game consoles like PlayStation and Xbox are being challenged by newcomers to the market – namely, affordable and fun “apps” for iPhones or Androids with plenty of amusing and...
View ArticleTo This Day Project – Shane Koyczan (Video)
To This Day: A gripping poem on the devastating effects of bullying and the struggles of victims to overcome it — written and narrated by Shane Koyczan.
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