Physically Punishing Kids is Not Effective
Razi Berry A conclusive narrative review has found physical punishment of children is not effective in preventing child behavior problems or promoting positive outcomes and instead predicts increases in behavior problems and other poor outcomes over time. The study by an international group of scientists including a researcher from The University of Texas at Austin […]
A Little Insight into Narcissism and Aggression
Razi Berry A comprehensive analysis of 437 studies from around the world provides the best evidence to date that narcissism is an important risk factor for both aggression and violence, researchers said. The link between narcissism and aggression was found for all dimensions of narcissism and for a variety of types of aggression. Results were […]
The ‘Psychological Signature’ of Extremism
Razi Berry Researchers have mapped an underlying “psychological signature” for people who are predisposed to holding extreme social, political or religious attitudes, and support violence in the name of ideology. A new study suggests that a particular mix of personality traits and unconscious cognition — the ways our brains take in basic information — is […]
Violence Experienced in Utero May Increase Toddlers’ Aggressive Behavior
Razi Berry Reprinted from Penn State Babies whose mothers experience interpersonal violence during pregnancy are more likely to exhibit aggression and defiance toward their mothers in toddlerhood, according to new research by Laura Miller-Graff, assistant professor of psychology and peace studies, and Jennifer Burke Lefever, managing director of the William J. Shaw Center for Children […]
Love/Domestic Violence is in the Air
Dr. Kelsey Asplin, ND What is it? During the month of February, it’s nearly impossible to ignore the onslaught of reminders about St. Valentine and Cupid’s pesky little arrows. Whether you view it as an obligatory Hallmark holiday or find yourself blissfully knee-deep in red and pink chocolate boxes and sappy Rom-Coms, February is still widely […]
Love is the Remedy for Darkness
Dr. Steve Rissman, ND @StevenMRissman When people do bad things, they probably need more love. That’s one of the many things I’ve been telling my son since he started reporting to me about kids in school who are mean to other kids on the playground. I respond by saying that I imagine it would help […]
Men’s Anger: Size Matters
Dr. Steve Rissman, ND @StevenMRissman I’ve been contemplating the concept of compensation, particularly around the issue of anger in men. While there are many causes for anger in men, I’ve distilled my thoughts to the issue of size. It matters. Think about it. Why would a man need to pump himself up- his ego, his […]