Violence

Discoveries Violent words in movies have tripled: What it means for viewers

A massive study of over 160,000 films shows a steady rise in violent dialogue, changing how characters talk—and how viewers react.

Health Violence changes human genes for generations, study finds Joshua Shavit

Green Impact Study finds climate change may increase violence against women Rebecca Shavit

Discoveries Gun-free zones do not attract mass shootings, study finds Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Gun owners and non-owners alike see hope amidst concerns over political violence Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Life expectancy can be as much as 14 years shorter in violent countries Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Gun violence across America: Unexpected trends revealed by statistical analysis Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Researchers find expanding voting rights can reduce violence Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Children are bombarded with violence in the news – here’s how to help them cope Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Taking aim at gun violence: Tech strategies for reducing harm Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Google searches are effective predictors of domestic violence, research finds Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Hockey fights do not deter greater violence, study finds Joshua Shavit

Global Good Violent video games don’t make players more aggressive in real life, study claims Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Dads on Duty step in to make their kid’s high school a safer place to learn Joseph Shavit