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Conflict and conflict resolution

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Does national humiliation explain why wars break out?

For a nation, humiliation isn’t just a feeling – it’s a story. Understanding this can help countries move beyond aggression

by Raamy Majeed

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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