Relations between traumatic stress, dimensions of impulsivity, and reactive and appetitive aggression in individuals with refugee status

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ID17815759
AuthorsMareike Augsburger (0000-0002-6564-0717, University of Konstanz, corresponding author), Katalin Dohrmann (University of Konstanz), Maggie Schauer (0000-0003-0690-8098, University of Konstanz), Thomas Elbert (0000-0003-1332-4939, University of Konstanz)
Year2016
Volume9
IssueSuppl 1
Pages137-144
Publication date2016-11-10
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenuePsychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1942-969X • E-ISSN: 1942-9681
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1037/tra0000227
PMID27831734
OpenAlexW2553836779
LanguageEN
Citations received3

Fear-driven response to perceived threat based on inadequate cognitive appraisal is assumed to cause pathological reactive aggression, whereas excessive appetitive aggression can be explained by repeated experiences of thrill and excitement during violent acts. Prevention of early traumatic stress and adversities seems key to breaking the cycle of violence. (PsycINFO Database Record

Aggression · Developmental psychology · Impulsivity · Political science · Refugee · Clinical Psychology · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health

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