ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
Understanding the Role of Trauma Exposure and Ptss in Beliefs Regarding Guns and Violence and Trait Aggression
- Rachel Wamser-Nanney
University of Missouri St. Louis - John Nanney
University of Missouri-St. Louis - Joseph Constans
Southeastern Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System
Abstract
The present study investigated the associations between trauma exposure and PTSD in relation to beliefs about guns and violence and aggression utilizing 302 adults. Trauma exposure and PTSD were related to aggression and normalization of violence; but only exposure to armed assaults was associated with more positive gun perceptions.
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