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[Authoritarian attitudes and violence in Madrid]
1Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Facultad de Psicología, Departamento de Psicología Social, Madrid, España. fmoreno@correo.cop.es
Summary
Authoritarian attitudes correlate with justifying and perpetrating violence. This study highlights the need to challenge power abuse and promote tolerance to prevent violence, considering social factors.
Area of Science:
- Social Psychology
- Criminology
- Sociology
Context:
- Examines attitudes toward violence within the ACTIVA project.
- Data collected from a representative sample in Madrid (1996).
Purpose:
- Analyze the relationship between attitudes fostering violence and violent behaviors.
- Investigate the link between authoritarianism, violence justification, and aggression.
Summary:
- Higher authoritarianism scores correlated with justifying violence and displaying aggression.
- Authoritarian attitudes were prevalent in lower-income, unemployed, less educated, and right-wing individuals.
- Social variables significantly influence the justification and occurrence of violence.
Impact:
- Findings underscore the necessity of promoting critical thinking against power abuse and fostering tolerance.
- Highlights the role of social determinants in violent behaviors and attitudes.
- Informs strategies for violence prevention by addressing authoritarianism and social inequalities.