LUNAR CYCLES AND HUMAN AGGRESSION: A REPLICATION

1985 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon W. Russell ◽  
Jane P. de Graaf
Keyword(s):  
Selective Exposure ◽  
Ice Hockey ◽  
Human Aggression ◽  
Interpersonal Aggression ◽  
Lunar Cycles ◽  
Interpersonal Expectations

The present investigation provided for tests of a lunar-aggression hypothesis using the aggressive penalties awarded in ice hockey over a season of competition. Interpersonal aggression was found to be unrelated to either the synodic or anomalistic cycles, a result consistent with recent reviews of lunar research. Discussion centered on the persistence of lunar beliefs and their links to the literature on selective exposure and interpersonal expectations.

LUNAR INFLUENCES ON HUMAN AGGRESSION

1983 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon W. Russell ◽  
Manjula Dua
Keyword(s):  
Older Women ◽  
Lunar Phase ◽  
Human Aggression ◽  
Multiple Measures ◽  
Interpersonal Aggression ◽  
University Population

League records of all hockey games (N=426) played during a season provided data for tests of a lunar-aggression hypothesis. Despite the use of multiple measures of lunar phase and interpersonal aggression, support for lunar influence was not forthcoming. Inasmuch as the results were generally consistent with previous investigations, discussion centered on a rationale for the few “positive” findings that have occasionally occurred. Supplemental data revealed that beliefs in lunar influence are fairly common - 45% among a university population - and are more prevalent among older women.

Physiological Determinants of Human Aggression: A Problem of Emphasis.

1988 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-66
Author(s):  
Steven Prentice-Dunn
Keyword(s):  
Human Aggression

Organizational climate and burnout: The mediating role of interpersonal aggression

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve Harvey ◽  
Annie Marceau ◽  
Adele Rochon ◽  
Francois Courcy
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Interpersonal Aggression ◽  
Mediating Role
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