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Aggression and violence: examining the theories

W Brennan1

  • 1Centre for Aggression Management, Ashworth Hospital, Liverpool.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|September 11, 1998
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Summary

This review clarifies the diverse theories of aggressive and violent behavior. It categorizes and explains the foundational concepts for each theory, aiding understanding of behavioral science.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Aggressive and violent behavior theories are complex and varied.
  • Existing frameworks lack clear categorization, leading to confusion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and categorize existing theories of aggressive and violent behavior.
  • To elucidate the underlying theoretical concepts for each identified category.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of psychological, criminological, and sociological studies.
  • Thematic analysis to identify and group distinct theoretical approaches.
  • Synthesis of theoretical underpinnings for each behavioral model.

Main Results:

  • Identification of major theoretical categories for aggressive and violent behavior.
  • Detailed explanation of the core tenets and assumptions of each theory.
  • Clarification of the relationships and distinctions between different theoretical models.

Conclusions:

  • A structured understanding of aggressive and violent behavior theories is achievable.
  • This review provides a framework for researchers and practitioners.
  • Further research can build upon this clarified theoretical landscape.

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