Violence and aggression
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Communication and language
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Listening in on horror: why many women love true crime podcasts
True crime podcasts turn violence against women into a form of entertainment. Why do so many female listeners enjoy them?
by Amelia Anthony
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Violence and aggression
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Why psychological research on child sex offenders is important
‘I am not one of those guys.’ The cognitive distortions of child sex offenders need to be better understood and treated
by Meetali Devgun
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Violence and aggression
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How to end a toxic relationship
Worried something is badly off with your relationship? Here’s how to detoxify the dynamics or, if necessary, get out
by Gunnur Karakurt & Rachel Croce
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Violence and aggression
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The details of the situation shape whether a sexual assault occurs
The details of the situation play a powerful role in whether a sexual assault happens. That’s something we can influence
by Betsy Levy Paluck & Ana Gantman
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Gender
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The reality of prostitution is not complex. It is simple
Prostitution is not sex and it’s not work. Its reality is far from complex – in fact, it’s simple. Trust me, I’ve done it
by Rachel Moran
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Violence and aggression
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How to deal with bullying from your past
The effects of being bullied can linger for decades, but it’s never too late to heal and reclaim your place in the world
by Stacee Reicherzer
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Violence and aggression
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What do you really want when you want to get your revenge?
An evolutionary deterrent and a defence of one’s honour, revenge is relatively harmless – until it’s exacted on the innocent
by Renée Danziger
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Violence and aggression
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Can counterterrorist strategies help in abusive relationships?
What can counterterrorism strategies teach us about fighting the distorted threats and destabilisation of gaslighting?
by Christiana Spens