The Development of Aggression and Violence in Adolescence

This book highlights the developmental changes in aggression and violence during adolescence from a uniquely psychological perspective. Developmental changes and risk factors as direct causes for violence and psychopathy have started to receive increased recognition over the last few years, and in this volume Marcus charts these changes against criminological activity. A meta-theoretical model consisting of developmental, personality, and situational factors which are common, or unique, to each form of aggression and violence are offered with research support. Empirically supported by rigorous data studies, this innovative work goes a long way towards addressing the methods of prevention by which we might lower the frequency and prevalence of aggression and violence. Well-researched and timely in its findings, this book will be of special interest to scholars of violence and crime, as well as developmental psychologists. 

List of contents

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Normative Aggression and Violence.- Chapter 3. Violence in Adolescence.- Chapter 4. Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).- Chapter 5. Psychopathy in Adolescence

About the author

Robert F. Marcus is a Professor at the University of Maryland and is a licensed psychologist specialising in adolescents and young adults.

Summary

This book highlights the developmental changes in aggression and violence during adolescence from a uniquely psychological perspective. Developmental changes and risk factors as direct causes for violence and psychopathy have started to receive increased recognition over the last few years, and in this volume Marcus charts these changes against criminological activity. A meta-theoretical model consisting of developmental, personality, and situational factors which are common, or unique, to each form of aggression and violence are offered with research support. Empirically supported by rigorous data studies, this innovative work goes a long way towards addressing the methods of prevention by which we might lower the frequency and prevalence of aggression and violence. Well-researched and timely in its findings, this book will be of special interest to scholars of violence and crime, as well as developmental psychologists. 

Product details

• Authors: Robert F Marcus, Robert F. Marcus
• Publisher: Springer Palgrave Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2019
• EAN: 9781349953899
• ISBN: 978-1-349-95389-9
• No. of pages: 178
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 225 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 258 g
• Illustrations: XIII, 178 p. 10 illus. in color.
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Law > Criminal law, criminal procedural law, criminology; B, Violence, Crime, Child, developmental & lifespan psychology, Law and Criminology, Economic development, School Psychology, Child psychology, Crime & criminology, Child and School Psychology, Development Studies, Crime—Sociological aspects, Crime and Society, Youth Offending and Juvenile Justice, Juvenile delinquents, Juvenile offenders, Criminal Behavior, Violence and Crime