About this Research Topic
In recent decades, there has been an increase in the visibility of cases of violence, which is accompanied by an increase in complaints derived from these violent behaviors, representing an epidemic in the 21st century. Due to the greater visibility of the problem and the more exhaustive knowledge of the consequences that bullying can have in younger population, which can sometimes lead to suicide, society's awareness to these situations has increased, seeking measures to tackle this problem. Violence is understood as a way of exercising domination over others using force or power relations, with the ultimate objective of maintaining a supposed superiority over their peers. The study of adolescent violence has acquired a great repercussion in the scientific field, becoming a priority topic, as can be seen due to the large number of investigations being carried out on this subject at present.
At present, there is a new aspect of violence and bullying occurs especially in the school and adolescent stages, due to the popularity of new technologies among this population. This violence represents a necessary aspect to investigate because its forms and implications are relatively new and differ from traditional forms of violence, since the control of cyberbullying is more complex to detect and control by the relevant authorities.
Why do we get violent? Do we carry violence in our genes and in our biological heritage or do we learn to be violent?
This Research Topic aims to explore violent behaviors in adolescents in relation to psychological factors (motivation, self-concept, emotional intelligence, anxiety, empathy, stress, etc.) that may be related to the development of these behaviors. It is essential to identify and control the risk factors that influence the development of violent behaviors in adolescents, since behavioral patterns are created at these ages and if become established, they will continue throughout adolescence and adulthood.
This article collection seeks to investigate the possible relationship between the development of violent behaviors in adolescent population. For this objective, it is intended to analyze a multitude of psychological and behavioral factors related to violence, such as motivation, self-concept, resilience, anxiety, empathy, or consumption of harmful substances, among others.
For this reason, descriptive research is sought in which these types of factors and their possible relationship are analyzed, as well as intervention programs that work to reduce the development of violent behaviors in the young population.
Additionally, as neuroscience and its implications on personality factors in violence play a fundamental role when trying to explain the motives and objectives of the aggressors, their research is also of special interest.
This Research Topic highlights the need to research and provide data on new forms of violence, such as cyberbullying, in addition to the analysis of the personality factors that affect the development of violent behaviors, taking into account the perspectives of neuroscience on this topic as well.
At present, there is a new aspect of violence and bullying occurs especially in the school and adolescent stages, due to the popularity of new technologies among this population. This violence represents a necessary aspect to investigate because its forms and implications are relatively new and differ from traditional forms of violence, since the control of cyberbullying is more complex to detect and control by the relevant authorities.
Why do we get violent? Do we carry violence in our genes and in our biological heritage or do we learn to be violent?
This Research Topic aims to explore violent behaviors in adolescents in relation to psychological factors (motivation, self-concept, emotional intelligence, anxiety, empathy, stress, etc.) that may be related to the development of these behaviors. It is essential to identify and control the risk factors that influence the development of violent behaviors in adolescents, since behavioral patterns are created at these ages and if become established, they will continue throughout adolescence and adulthood.
This article collection seeks to investigate the possible relationship between the development of violent behaviors in adolescent population. For this objective, it is intended to analyze a multitude of psychological and behavioral factors related to violence, such as motivation, self-concept, resilience, anxiety, empathy, or consumption of harmful substances, among others.
For this reason, descriptive research is sought in which these types of factors and their possible relationship are analyzed, as well as intervention programs that work to reduce the development of violent behaviors in the young population.
Additionally, as neuroscience and its implications on personality factors in violence play a fundamental role when trying to explain the motives and objectives of the aggressors, their research is also of special interest.
This Research Topic highlights the need to research and provide data on new forms of violence, such as cyberbullying, in addition to the analysis of the personality factors that affect the development of violent behaviors, taking into account the perspectives of neuroscience on this topic as well.
Keywords: violence, psychological factors, adolescence, emotional intelligence, self-concept, motivation, stress, anxiety
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