NCJ Number
34034
Journal
Criminal Justice and Behavior Volume: 3 Issue: 1 Dated: (MARCH 1976) Pages: 85-96
Date Published
1976
Length
12 pages
Annotation
A THEORY IS PRESENTED IN WHICH EMOTIONAL VIOLENCE IS RELATED TO EFFORTS TO PROTECT SELF-ESTEEM AND THE SENSE OF COMPETENCE.
Abstract
IN THIS THEORY, NECESSARY CONDITIONS FOR VIOLENCE INCLUDE ITS LEGITIMATION; THE ABILITY TO ENGAGE IN VIOLENCE BEING PART OF THE SELF-CONCEPT; AND THREATS TO SELF-ESTEEM. THE INSTANCES OF EXCESSIVE VIOLENCE BY STATE TROOPERS AND GUARDS IN THE RETAKING OF ATTICA PRISON ARE EXPLAINED BY THE APPLICATION OF THE THEORY. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)