Prisoner confrontations : the role of shame, masculinity and respect

This study aims to investigate the psychosocial dynamics involved in male prisoner-on-prisoner confrontations (fights, assaults, arguments and threats). The psychosocial literature on aggression suggests shame, masculinity and a weak sense of self may predispose individuals to engage in confrontatio...

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Main Author: Butler, M.
Published: University of Cambridge 2007
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.597181