Violence : Science World Report

Feb 26, 2016 02:04 PM EST

Fear Of Crime May Determine A Woman's Partner Preference

Women who feel more at risk of crime may also prefer more physically dominant partners, according to a recent study.

Feb 19, 2016 09:21 PM EST

Emergency Room: Half Of Teens Who Go Report Cyberbullying, Peer Violence

A new study shows that close to half of teens coming into the emergency room (ER) report peer violence and/or cyberbullying. The research also showed that nearly one-quarter show symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Jun 03, 2015 05:26 PM EDT

Bullied Children Twice As Likely To Be Depressed As Adults

Being bullied as a child may double the risk of depression for adults, according to recent findings published in JAMA Psychiatry.

Jun 02, 2015 07:31 PM EDT

Are Scary Scenes On TV Really Damaging Your Child?

New findings published in the journal Human Communication Research show that the impact of horror, violence or scary scenes on television may not be as terrible as once thought when it comes to your kids.

Jul 02, 2014 06:32 PM EDT

Violence is a Leading Cause of Death among Young American Adults

A recent study conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that about 80 percent of deaths recorded in people 30 and younger are linked to injuries and violence. The findings are published in the journal The Lancet.

Jun 19, 2014 07:35 AM EDT

Watching Violent TV Shows Linked to Impaired Executive Function in the Human Brain

Violent video games and television have long concerned parents and researchers. Could watching violent scenes impact the human brain? It turns out that that might actually be the case.

Oct 15, 2013 05:46 PM EDT