Violent impulses and outbursts are nothing new in society, and a fundamental question of human existence is how violent tendencies arise in people. Twins provide researchers with a unique opportunity ...

Omega-3 fatty acids, which are commonly found in fish oil supplements, help to reduce aggression, according to a study conducted last year. A meta-analysis was conducted by researchers from the ...

A number of different factors can influence the expression of aggression. Biological factors can play a role. Over the past few months, many local cases of assault and harassment have come to light ...

Researchers find that primary school children with reduced cognitive skills for planning and self-restraint are more likely to show increased aggression in middle childhood. The study examined the ...

In adolescent boys, exposure to violent television content during their preschool years is associated with increased levels of self-reported proactive aggression, physical aggression, and antisocial ...

Unfortunately, when it comes to such aggressive impulses, you’re going to have to wear it. At least until they turn six. A new Canadian study from the University of Montreal has investigated the ...

Prior longitudinal studies have established the relationship between schizophrenia and violence. However, previous studies on aggression and schizotypal personality are scarce. The present study ...

A new study finds that deficits in executive function -- a measure of cognitive skills that allow a person to achieve goals by controlling their behavior - predicts later aggressive behavior. The ...