Humiliation, self-esteem and violence

Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology

Volumn 22, Issue 5, 2011, Pages 724-741

  Walker, Julian ^a   Knauer, Victoria ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL   (United Kingdom)

^b BLACKBERRY HILL HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

aggression; humiliation; narcissism; self conscious emotions; Self esteem; violence

Indexed keywords

AGGRESSION; ANGER; BEHAVIOR THERAPY; CLINICAL PRACTICE; COGNITION; HUMAN; NARCISSISM; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PSYCHOMETRY; PSYCHOPATHY; REVIEW; SELF CONCEPT; SELF ESTEEM; SEXUAL CRIME; SHAME; VIOLENCE;

EID: 84859343375     PISSN: 14789949     EISSN: 14789957     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14789949.2011.617542     Document Type: Review

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