In a film genre more popular than ever, courageous superheroes wield special powers to protect the public from villains. But despite positive themes these films may offer, new research suggests superhero characters often ...
Social Sciences
Nov 2, 2018
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As more gruesome crimes and attacks show up on live online video, social media platforms are facing new challenges on preventing the spread of gruesome and horrific content.
Internet
Jun 16, 2016
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Fiske and Rai say that—aside from a small number of psychopaths—people rarely commit violent acts with evil intentions.
Social Sciences
Dec 23, 2014
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From 2010 to 2019, the National Football League did not follow its own personal conduct policy in punishing players who committed violent acts, including violence against women, according to a new study.
Social Sciences
Nov 18, 2021
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The incidence of violence in American prisons has long been a known challenge for corrections managers and policy makers. However, there has been little research on how prison violence impacts incarcerated persons who witness ...
Social Sciences
Mar 5, 2020
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Although coming from a disadvantaged background, experiencing violence within the family, having a negative school environment or consuming violent media such as films and computer games have little or no direct influence ...
Social Sciences
Jan 16, 2020
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A new study by a UT Dallas criminologist finds that solitary confinement does not deter inmates from committing further violence in prison.
Social Sciences
Mar 31, 2015
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