AGGRESSION AND VIOLENT BEHAVIOR

Scope & Guideline

Bridging Disciplines in the Study of Violence

Introduction

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LanguageEnglish
ISSN1359-1789
PublisherPERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1996 to 2024
AbbreviationAGGRESS VIOLENT BEH / Aggress. Violent Behav.
Frequency6 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
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AddressTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

The journal "AGGRESSION AND VIOLENT BEHAVIOR" serves as a comprehensive platform for the exploration of various dimensions of aggression and violence, addressing both theoretical and empirical aspects. It aims to promote interdisciplinary research that encompasses psychological, sociological, and biological perspectives on violent behavior.
  1. Understanding Aggression Mechanisms:
    The journal focuses on the psychological, neurobiological, and social mechanisms underlying aggressive behavior, contributing to a deeper understanding of how aggression manifests in various contexts.
  2. Intervention and Prevention Strategies:
    A significant emphasis is placed on research dedicated to developing and evaluating interventions aimed at reducing violence and aggression across different populations, including children, adolescents, and adults.
  3. Cultural and Contextual Influences on Violence:
    The journal explores how cultural, social, and environmental factors influence violent behavior, providing insights into the contextual dimensions of aggression.
  4. Violence in Specific Populations:
    Research addressing violence within specific groups, such as military personnel, individuals with mental health issues, and marginalized communities, is a core area of focus.
  5. Cyberaggression and Digital Behavior:
    The journal includes studies on cyberbullying and online aggression, reflecting the growing relevance of digital interactions in contemporary discussions of violent behavior.
The journal has seen a rise in interest in several emerging themes that reflect current societal concerns and advancements in research methodologies.
  1. Neurobiological and Genetic Studies of Aggression:
    There is an increasing focus on understanding the neurobiological and genetic underpinnings of aggression, highlighting the need for an integrative approach that combines biology with psychology.
  2. Impact of Digital Environments on Aggression:
    Research examining the effects of digital environments, including social media and online gaming, on aggressive behaviors is gaining traction, reflecting the importance of modern contexts in the study of violence.
  3. Intersectionality in Violence Research:
    Emerging themes are increasingly addressing intersectionality, exploring how overlapping identities (e.g., race, gender, socioeconomic status) affect experiences of violence and aggression.
  4. Mental Health and Aggression Correlations:
    The relationship between mental health issues and aggressive behavior is being explored in greater depth, particularly in the context of trauma and its long-term effects.
  5. Crisis and Emergency Responses to Violence:
    The journal is seeing a rise in studies related to crisis response and emergency management strategies for violence prevention, reflecting urgent social issues such as domestic violence and mass shootings.

Declining or Waning

In recent years, certain themes within the journal have shown a decline in prominence, suggesting a possible shift in research focus or a saturation of topics within those areas.
  1. Traditional Forms of Bullying:
    Research specifically focusing on traditional forms of bullying has decreased, potentially as attention shifts towards more complex interactions, such as cyberbullying and relational aggression.
  2. Single-Factor Explanations of Violence:
    Studies that rely on single-factor explanations for aggression, such as solely psychological or biological factors, are becoming less common as interdisciplinary approaches gain traction.
  3. Generalized Crime Prevention Strategies:
    Broad, generalized strategies for crime prevention are being replaced by more targeted and nuanced approaches that consider specific contexts and populations.
  4. Static Risk Assessments:
    There is a waning interest in static risk assessment tools, with a growing preference for dynamic assessment methods that account for changing behaviors and environments.
  5. Historical or Cultural Studies of Violence:
    Research that primarily focuses on historical or cultural narratives of violence without empirical data is less frequently published, indicating a shift towards more evidence-based research.

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