What is it about?
This article explores alcohol-related violence. Lots of people blame alcohol for their aggression, but our research shows that aggression is more related to a specific way of thinking. Those who view violence as importance to 'manliness' or have a more 'macho' way of thinking are more likely to be aggressive than those who report problematic drinking.
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Why is it important?
This is important because it helps us understand why people engage in violence. This is helpful when we do work with people who want to stop being violent. It is also helpful for people who have behaved violently - as it may help them to understand the thinking that is related to their violence.
Perspectives
I am a forensic psychologist, specifically interested in violence. I hope to understand a bit more about violence from an individual perspective, in the hope that this may contribute to us working to reduce violence.
Nicola Bowes
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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This page is a summary of: The Role of Violent Thinking in Violent Behavior: It’s More About Thinking Than Drinking, Journal of Interpersonal Violence, August 2017, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0886260517724254.
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