The Psychology of Group Aggression

People in groups act aggressively as a group, not as a collection of individuals. The Psychology of Group Aggression′s comprehensive journey starts with group dynamics theory and research by reviewing its relationship to aggression. Arnold P. Goldstein then provides a unique and valuable insight into the different types and levels of intensity of anti–social behavior, examines its causes and considers its costs. In separate chapters he considers low intensity aggression, including ostracism, hazing, teasing; mid–intensity, e.g. bullying and harassment; and high intensity aggression, e.g. mobs and gangs. In a final section, he considers management and intervention techniques, both widely employed and emerging methods.
The Psychology of Group Aggression is an important work for both a pure and an applied audience. It will be a key reference for many, including clinical and forensic psychologists, psychiatrists, criminal justice workers, social psychologists and academics and students in criminology, psychology and sociology.

Spis treści:
About the Author.
Series Editors′ Preface.
Preface.
PART I: INTRODUCTION.
Aggression–Relevant Group Dynamics.
PART II: FORMS AND FORMULATIONS.
Low–Level Aggression
Bullying and Harassment
Delinquent Gangs
The Mob
PART III: INTERVENTION.
Established and Emerging Interventions.
References.
Index.

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People in groups act aggressively as a group, not as a collection of individuals. The Psychology of Group Aggression′s comprehensive journey starts with group dynamics theory and research by reviewing its relationship to aggression. Arnold P. Goldstein then provides a unique and valuable insight into the different types and levels of intensity of anti–social behavior, examines its causes and considers its costs. In separate chapters he considers low intensity aggression, including ostracism, hazin g, teasing; mid–intensity, e.g. bullying and harassment; and high intensity aggression, e.g. mobs and gangs. In a final section, he considers management and intervention techniques, both widely employed and emerging methods.
The Psychology of Group Aggression is an important work for both a pure and an applied audience. It will be a key reference for many, including clinical and forensic psychologists, psychiatrists, criminal justice workers, social psychologists and academics and students in criminology, psychology and sociology.