IMPACT OF LOCKDOWN DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON THE CAREGIVERS’ VIOLENT BEHAVIORS TOWARD THEIR CHILDREN

Since lack of empathy is an important indicator of violent behaviors, researchers need consistent and valid measures. This study evaluated the practical significance of a potential physiological correlate of empathy compared to a traditional self-report questionnaire in 18 male violent offenders and 21 general population controls. Empathy skills were assessed with the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) questionnaire. Heart-Rate Variability (HRV) was assessed with an electrocardiogram. The RMSSD (Root Mean Square of the Successive beat-to-beat Differences), an HRV index implicated in social cognition, was calculated. There were no group differences in IRI scores. However, RMSSD was lower in the offender group. Positive correlations between RMSSD and IRI subscales were found for controls only. We conclude that psychometric measures of empathy do not discriminate incarcerated violent offenders, and that the incorporation of psychophysiological measures, such as HRV, could be an avenue for forensic research on empathy to establish translatable evidence-based information.

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Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Violence Exerted, Received, and Perceived in Teen Dating Relationships

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18052284 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 2284

Author(s):

Cordelia Estevez-Casellas ◽

Mª Dolores Gómez-Medina ◽

Esther Sitges

Keyword(s):

Emotional Intelligence ◽

Social Relationships ◽

Violent Behavior ◽

Critical Role ◽

Dating Relationships ◽

Significant Relation ◽

Violent Behaviors ◽

Teen Dating ◽

The Relationship

Emotional intelligence plays a critical role in adolescence since it involves a change towards psychological, social, and sexual maturity; a stage in which the foundations of intimate social relationships are established. Emotional competences regulate the quality of these relationships in adolescence and can provide protection against or facilitate the use of violence within them. Based on the above, this study aims to analyze the relationship between emotional intelligence and violence exercised, received, and perceived by adolescents in dating relationships. A sample of 254 subjects (43.1% men and 56.9% women) between 12 and 18 years old was analyzed through the Emotional Intelligence Questionnaires of BarOn ICE:NA and Violence Exercised Perceived and Received by Adolescents VERA. The results of the research have shown that there is a significant and inverse relation between the dimensions of emotional intelligence and the violence exercised by adolescents in their dating relationships, and a positive and significant relation between emotional intelligence and the perception of violent behavior. For this reason, the importance of educating people about emotional intelligence from childhood within both the academic and family sphere is highlighted. This is fundamental to preventing the appearance of such violent behaviors and promoting an adequate adaptation to the environment.

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Gender, Anxiety, and Legitimation of Violence in Adolescents Facing Simulated Physical Aggression at School

Brain Sciences ◽

10.3390/brainsci11040458 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 458

Author(s):

Marina B. Martínez-González ◽

Yamile Turizo-Palencia ◽

Claudia Arenas-Rivera ◽

Mónica Acuña-Rodríguez ◽

Yeferson Gómez-López ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Middle School Students ◽

Gender Stereotypes ◽

Educational Interventions ◽

Peer Aggression ◽

School Students ◽

Supportive Behaviors ◽

Violent Behaviors ◽

Anxiety Levels ◽

Female Teenagers ◽

Categorical Scale

We analyzed gender and anxiety differences in middle school students facing a physical peer aggression situation. The participants were 1147 adolescents aged between 12 and 18 years (male: n = 479; female: n = 668) who watched a 12 s animation representing the situation and filled out a questionnaire to analyze the legitimation of violent behaviors and anxiety levels. We registered their decisions to solve the situation using a categorical scale that included assertive, avoidant, aggressive, submissive, and supportive behaviors. Gender was not associated with the adolescent’s behaviors in facing a simulated peer aggression situation. However, male teenagers tended to perceive adults as sanctioners and neutrals; those who used the diffusion of responsibility and dehumanization to justify their behavior also showed a higher state of anxiety. Female teenagers who expected legitimation from their peers, presented higher anxiety as well. Educational interventions may use these results, helping adolescents to understand that their acts have substantial implications in the lives of others. It is essential to develop group interventions that modify how adolescents manage their conflicts and change gender stereotypes that significantly impact health. We highlight the need for linking families in educational programs facing the challenges of transforming the legitimization of violence in parental practices.

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An Empirical Investigation of Violence Against Women in the NFL

Journal of Sport and Social Issues ◽

10.1177/01937235211043645 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 019372352110436

Author(s):

Krystyna Gotberg ◽

Jacquelyn D. Wiersma-Mosley

Keyword(s):

Substance Abuse ◽

Violence Against Women ◽

Empirical Investigation ◽

National Football League ◽

Driving Under The Influence ◽

Public Attention ◽

Violent Behaviors ◽

And Performance ◽

Performance Enhancing Drugs ◽

Violent Offenses

The purpose of this study was to examine violence against women (VAW) in the National Football League (NFL). Since Ray Rice assaulted his partner on video, VAW by NFL players has received more public attention. However, there is little empirical research that examines VAW in the NFL and player suspensions compared to other violations. Data come from a public list of 176 NFL players known to have violated NFL policies from 2010–2019. Four major types of violations were found: VAW included sexual assault, rape, and domestic violence; general violent behaviors included assault or battery; drug-related offenses included substance abuse, alcohol, driving under the influence (DUI's), illegal drugs, and performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs); and minor sports-related infractions included issues such as missing a team meeting. The average number of game suspensions was 4.08 for VAW offenses, 1.75 for general violent offenses, 4.05 for drug-related offenses and 1.88 for minor infractions. We found no differences in the number of game suspensions for drug-related offenses compared to VAW; general violent offenses had even fewer suspensions. These numbers are contradictory to the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy of a 6-game suspension without pay for VAW and general violence.

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The relationship between drugs use and risk behaviors in brazilian university students

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/s0104-11692005000800011 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 13 (spe2) ◽

pp. 1169-1176 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Sandra Cristina Pillon ◽

Beverley O'Brien ◽

Ketty Aracely Piedra Chavez

Keyword(s):

Drug Use ◽

University Students ◽

Risk Behaviors ◽

The United States ◽

Male Students ◽

First Year ◽

First Year Students ◽

Violent Behaviors ◽

Control And Prevention ◽

Low Incidence

The aim was to describe relationships between gender and drug use as well as risk behaviors that may be associated with drug use among first-year students at the University of São Paulo-Ribeirão Preto. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) is an anonymous survey that was used for this descriptive correlational study. It was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States. The sample (n=200) included (50%) males and (50%) females. Their ages ranged from 18 to 26 years. Results showed that more female than male students use alcohol and tobacco, but that the probability of heavy consumption is higher among men. There was a low incidence of illicit drug use for both groups. Male students were more likely to drive under the influence of alcohol than female students and more men were involved in violent behaviors such as fights with friends and police. In relation to sexual behavior, male students were likely to have more partners and less protection while under influence of alcohol. It was concluded that gender is associated with recreational drug use, specifically tobacco and alcohol, as well as other risk behaviors in university students.

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MORAL SUFFERING IN ASSISTANCE TO CHILDBIRTH: SITUATIONS PRESENT IN THE WORK OF NURSES OF OBSTETRIC CENTERS AND MATERNITIES

Texto & Contexto - Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2018-0052 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 28 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Heitor Silva Biondi ◽

Edison Luiz Devos Barlem ◽

Eliana Cardia de Pinho ◽

Diogo Henrique Tavares ◽

Nalú Pereira da Costa Kerber ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Moral Distress ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Moral Values ◽

Southern Brazil ◽

Violent Behaviors ◽

Maternity Hospitals ◽

Relations Of Power ◽

Nursing Professionals ◽

Safe Childbirth

ABSTRACT Objective: to know the situations found in the work of nurses working in maternity hospitals and obstetric centers that can lead to moral suffering. Method: qualitative, exploratory and descriptive study, developed with 14 nurses working in bstetric centers and maternities of two hospitals in southern Brazil. Data were collected from October 2015 to January 2016, through a semi-structured interview, analyzed based on Content Analysis. Results: there was an occurrence of moral distress related to the activities that supplanted nurses’ execution capacity, leading them to prioritize administrative and managerial activities, for which they are charged by the institutions, failing to participate directly in the care, an aspect enhanced by the quantitative nursing professionals. Asymmetric relations of power and conflicting interactions compose an atmosphere of toleration for the autonomy of the nurses, preventing them from acting in harmony with their knowledge and moral values. The fruitless attempts to change the dehumanizing context through advocacy and the visualization of disrespectful, interventionist and violent behaviors against women, generate moral suffering. Conclusion: the plurality of nurse actions, reduced autonomy, disrespect for their practice and the visualization of dehumanizing behaviors generate moral suffering. It is important to seek alternatives so that nurses may act and advocate in line with their moral knowledge and values, in an autonomous and empowered way, aiming to provide a dignified and safe childbirth assistance, and an environment that respects the woman and her autonomy.

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Penurunan Perilaku Kekerasan Orangtua Pada Anak Usia Sekolah Melalui Latihan Asertif

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia ◽

10.7454/jki.v15i3.28 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 201-206

Author(s):

Abdul Gowi ◽

Achir Yani S Hamid ◽

Tuti Nuraini

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Communication Skills ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Violent Behaviors ◽

Significant Difference ◽

And Control ◽

Assertive Training

AbstrakPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh gambaran pengaruh latihan asertif terhadap perilaku kekerasan orang tua pada anakusia sekolah di Kabupaten Karawang. Sampel pada kelompok intervensi dan kontrol masing-masing 32 orang. Latihan asertifdilakukan selama 6 sesi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terjadi peningkatan kemampuan komunikasi asertif orangtua padakelompok intervensi dibanding kelompok kontrol secara bermakna (p< 0,05). Kemampuan anak dalam mengendalikan emosipada kelompok intervensi meningkat, sedangkan pada kelompok kontrol menurun secara bermakna (p< 0,05). Latihan asertifmembantu orangtua menurunkan perilaku kekerasan pada anak melalui komunikasi asertif. Terapi ini direkomendasikan padaorangtua, guru, dan pemberi pelayanan kesehatan.Kata kunci: kemampuan komunikasi asertif orangtua, latihan asertif, mengendalikan emosiAbstractThis research aimed to describe the influence of assertive training on violence behavior of parents towards children in Karawangdistrict. Samples in the intervention group and control were 64 parents, 32 respondent for each group. Assertive training hasconducted in 6 sessions. The results showed increased assertive communication skills of parents on the group that receivedassertive training. There was significant difference among those groups (p< 0.05). The group of parents who did not receiveassertive training, showed a significant decreased communication of skills (p< 0.05). The was increased ability of children incontrolling their emotions of intervention group parents, while there was significant decreased children ability of controlgroup parents (p< 0.05). Assertive training was proven to decrease parents’ violent behaviors towarsd children. It wasrecommended that this training to be regularly conducted to parents, teachers, and health care provider.Keywords: parent’s assertive comunication ability, assertive training, managing emotions

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From Rebellion to Riots

Research in Social Sciences and Technology ◽

10.46303/ressat.03.02.6 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 93-114

Author(s):

Nasser Tolba

Keyword(s):

Political Violence ◽

Critical Analysis ◽

Muslim Brotherhood ◽

Student Protests ◽

Violent Behaviors ◽

Underlying Causes ◽

The Muslim Brotherhood ◽

Effects Of Violence ◽

The University ◽

Forms Of Violence

This article aims to explore the phenomenon of political violence at Egyptian universities after the downfall of the Muslim Brotherhood regime on June 30, 2013. It is a critical analysis to identify the underlying causes and factors leading to this excessive violence and its impact on the Egyptian universities. The article drew on qualitative methods by interviewing 16 Muslim Brotherhood students from four public universities. The results indicate that frustration, injustice, the collapse of democracy, and interference of the security in universities played an initial role in the studentsâ€™ violent behaviors. The forms of violence varied from clashes, throwing stones, and destroying university facilities and infrastructure. The effects of violence on the university were large such as, cancelling study several times, eliminating student political and cultural activities, infrastructure losses, and many arrests, injuries and victims between students and staff. Keywords: 30 June events 2013, political violence, Egypt revolution, student protests. G M T Sprache erkennen Afrikaans Albanisch Arabisch Armenisch Aserbaidschanisch Baskisch Bengalisch Bosnisch Bulgarisch Burmesisch Cebuano Chichewa Chinesisch (ver) Chinesisch (trad) DÃ¤nisch Deutsch Englisch Esperanto Estnisch Finnisch FranzÃ¶sisch Galizisch Georgisch Griechisch Gujarati Haitianisch Hausa HebrÃ¤isch Hindi Hmong Igbo Indonesisch Irisch IslÃ¤ndisch Italienisch Japanisch Javanesisch Jiddisch Kannada Kasachisch Katalanisch Khmer Koreanisch Kroatisch Lao Lateinish Lettisch Litauisch Malabarisch Malagasy Malaysisch Maltesisch Maori Marathisch Mazedonisch Mongolisch Nepalesisch NiederlÃ¤ndisch Norwegisch Persisch Polnisch Portugiesisch Punjabi RumÃ¤nisch Russisch Schwedisch Serbisch Sesotho Singhalesisch Slowakisch Slowenisch Somali Spanisch Suaheli Sundanesisch Tadschikisch Tagalog Tamil Telugu ThailÃ¤ndisch Tschechisch TÃ¼rkisch Ukrainisch Ungarisch Urdu Uzbekisch Vietnamesisch Walisisch WeiÃŸrussisch Yoruba Zulu Afrikaans Albanisch Arabisch Armenisch Aserbaidschanisch Baskisch Bengalisch Bosnisch Bulgarisch Burmesisch Cebuano Chichewa Chinesisch (ver) Chinesisch (trad) DÃ¤nisch Deutsch Englisch Esperanto Estnisch Finnisch FranzÃ¶sisch Galizisch Georgisch Griechisch Gujarati Haitianisch Hausa HebrÃ¤isch Hindi Hmong Igbo Indonesisch Irisch IslÃ¤ndisch Italienisch Japanisch Javanesisch Jiddisch Kannada Kasachisch Katalanisch Khmer Koreanisch Kroatisch Lao Lateinish Lettisch Litauisch Malabarisch Malagasy Malaysisch Maltesisch Maori Marathisch Mazedonisch Mongolisch Nepalesisch NiederlÃ¤ndisch Norwegisch Persisch Polnisch Portugiesisch Punjabi RumÃ¤nisch Russisch Schwedisch Serbisch Sesotho Singhalesisch Slowakisch Slowenisch Somali Spanisch Suaheli Sundanesisch Tadschikisch Tagalog Tamil Telugu ThailÃ¤ndisch Tschechisch TÃ¼rkisch Ukrainisch Ungarisch Urdu Uzbekisch Vietnamesisch Walisisch WeiÃŸrussisch Yoruba Zulu Die Sound-Funktion ist auf 200 Zeichen begrenzt Optionen : Geschichte : Feedback : Donate SchlieÃŸen

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VIEWING HABITS AND IDENTIFICATION WITH TELEVISION CHARACTERS AMONG AT-RISK AND NORMATIVE CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

International Journal of Child Youth and Family Studies ◽

10.18357/ijcyfs93201818276 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 47

Author(s):

Gila Cohen Zilka ◽

Shlomo Romi

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Positive Identification ◽

Self Image ◽

Violent Behaviors ◽

At Risk Children ◽

Viewing Habits ◽

Television Characters ◽

The Relationship ◽

Physical Reaction

This study examined the relationship between participants’ negative or positive identification with television characters and their behavior, and how their reactions in times of anger — whether simply negative or physically violent — varied between at-risk participants and normative ones. Participants were 86 children and adolescents from Israel who filled in four questionnaires on the topics of viewing habits, attitudes, self-image, and aggression. The findings revealed that at-risk children and adolescents reacted with more anger than did their normative counterparts, and that their reaction became stronger when they identified with a character’s negative behavior. It was further revealed that the more they watched, the higher their identification with the character and the greater their negative reaction during anger. A violent physical reaction in times of anger is more strongly associated with viewing alone than with viewing with friends. The findings also revealed that identification with the character is a mediating variable between the amount and type (solitary or with friends) of viewing and negative and violent reactions. At-risk children and adolescents tend to choose programs that show violent behaviors, and such programs could ultimately lead them to exhibit violent reactions. The question is how can the amount of children and adolescents’ viewing be limited while avoiding arguments and punishment? The key to success is finding a solution that will be formulated with the children and adolescents’ full cooperation.

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