Psychiatria pre prax 4/2012

Contemporary displays of aggression

The article Current displays of aggression talks about manifestations of aggression that are usual in contemporary society. The authors summarize and describe various displays of violence, in the form of bullying, domestic violence, aggression expressed via modern communication technologies (mobile and internet communication: SMS, video, photography, Facebook, ICQ, Twitter, Skype, YouTube, etc.). The authors stress dangers of such behavior and their growing incidence, which is documented by several research findings. In conclusion, the authors recommend several preventive measures against these manifestations.

Keywords: aggression, current displays of aggression, bullying, mobbing, bossing, domestic violence, communication technologies (mobile phone, SMS, video, photography, internet, Facebook, ICQ, Skype, YouTube, cyberbullying, cyberstalking, cybergrooming, child grooming).