Conventionally, violence is understood to be often driven by negative emotions, such as anger or fear. For example, a person might become aggressive because they were enraged at another person, or they were afraid the other person might hurt them.
According to WHO the intentional use of physical force or power, threatened or actual, against oneself, another person, or against a group or community, that either results in or has a high likelihood of resulting in injury, death, psychological harm, maldevelopment or deprivation.”
Murderers have been diagnosed with psychological disorders such as antisocial personality disorder or other personality disturbances, psychological stressors, various types of childhood trauma, and drug and alcohol abuse problems.
brain scans of people with psychopathic traits and finding that those traits may be related to gray matter density in regions of the brain involved in emotion processing and behavioral control.
By gaining a deeper understanding of the biological markers of aggression, empathy and ‘dark’ personality traits, as well as understanding the ways in which such traits can emerge to be both maladaptive and potentially adaptive, we can be better equipped to develop early intervention strategies and rehabilitative programs for aggressive and antisocial behaviour.
The interpersonal traits include
-glibness
-superficial charm
-a grandiose sense of self-worth
-pathological lying
– manipulation of others.
The affective traits include
-a lack of remorse and/or guilt
-shallow affect, a lack of empathy
-failure to accept responsibility.
The lifestyle behaviors include
-stimulation seeking behaviour
-impulsivity, irresponsibility
-parasitic orientation,
– lack of realistic life goals.
The anti-social behaviors include
– poor behavioral controls,
-early childhood behavior problems,
-juvenile delinquency,
-revocation of conditional release,
– criminal versatility.
The combination of these individual personality traits, interpersonal styles, and socially deviant lifestyles are the framework of psychopathy and can manifest themselves differently in individual psychopaths.
Research has demonstrated that in those offenders who are psychopathic, scores vary, ranging from a high degree of psychopathy to some measure of psychopathy. However, not all violent offenders are psychopaths and not all psychopaths are violent offenders. If violent offenders are psychopathic, they are able to assault, rape, and murder without concern for legal, moral, or social consequences. This allows them to do what they want, whenever they want.
Tips for Defusing Violent Situations
1. Practice situational awareness
2. Speak calmly and slowly , use your words wisely
3. Acknowledge the problem
4. Listen
5. Be empathetic
6. Provide alternatives
It’s a very disturbing and gruesome crime. From a psychological standpoint, it could potentially signify a deep-seated desire for control or dominance over the victim, as well as a need to physically dismember or destroy them. It could also be a way for the culprit to exert power and instill fear in others, sending a message that they are not to be messed with.
Well, violence and brutality are often a reflection of deeper societal issues. It could be related to poverty, childhood trauma, lack of education, cultural or religious beliefs, mental health issues, or a combination of factors. It’s important for authorities to not only address the immediate crime, but also invest in long-term solutions to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. Additionally, education and awareness campaigns can help reduce stigmatization and stereotypes that can lead to violence against certain groups of people. It’s also important for individuals to speak out against violence and promote empathy and compassion towards one another.For reducing violence and brutality in societies must involves investing in education and promoting social welfare programs, as studies have found that individuals who have access to education and a stable income are less likely to engage in violent behaviour
