From the University of Chicago Medical Center press release: People with intermittent explosive disorder (IED) — a condition marked by frequent physical or verbal outbursts — are at five times greater risk for abusing substances such…
From the Oregon State University press release: Some chemicals added to furniture, electronics and numerous other goods to prevent fires may have unintended developmental consequences for young children, according to a pilot study released today. Researchers…
From the University of Sydney media release: Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders are affected by a range of problems, including anxiety, depression, aggression, delinquency and diminished learning capacity a new review of evidence reveals. Published…
From the Duke University press release via EurekAlert!: Even short-term exposure to political violence may have long-lasting effects on children’s adjustment and behavior, says a new study by a team of researchers from Kenya, Italy…
From the Case Western Reserve University press release via EurekAlert!: Aggression in school-age children may have its origins in children 3 years old and younger who witnessed violence between their mothers and partners, according to…
From the University of New Hampshire press release via EurekAlert!: Fights between siblings – from toy-snatching to clandestine whacks to being banished from the bedroom – are so common they’re often dismissed as simply part…
From the UBC press release via EurekAlert!: A new study by UBC’s Sauder School of Business says retailers should consider admonishing queue jumpers and thoughtless store browsers to ease aggression between shoppers. “Our study shows…
From the University of Montreal press release via EurekAlert!: Children who are exposed to secondhand smoke in early childhood are more likely to grow up to physically aggressive and antisocial, regardless of whether they were…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Why do so many sports players and athletes choose to wear the color red when they compete? A new study to be published in Psychological Science, a…
From the University of Luxembourg press release via AlphaGalileo: Schools may be a step closer towards the development of effective strategies to prevent violent behaviour. New research from the University of Luxembourg shows that there…