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The role of climate in human aggression and violence: Towards a broader conception

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 May 2017

Sander L. van der Linden
Sander L. van der Linden*
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Department of Psychology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 3EB, United Kingdom. sander.vanderlinden@psychol.cam.ac.uk http://www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/people/sander-van-der-linden
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Abstract

The psychological processes that predict aggressive behaviour are also typically associated with violent self-harm (e.g., poor self-control). Yet, although human violence (towards others) appears to increase with proximity to the equator, suicide rates tend to decrease. In the light of this empirical puzzle, I argue that Van Lange et al.'s CLASH model would benefit from a broader conceptualization of human aggression.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 40 , 2017 , e99
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