Childhood violence linked to war support
Study finds childhood violence linked to rigid masculinity and war support later in life.
Why it matters
- Highlights psychological roots of war support.
- Suggests societal attitudes shaped by childhood experiences contribute to conflict.
By the numbers
- Over 1,000 UK respondents studied.
- Childhood violence linked to authoritarian, sadistic, and rigid notions of masculinity.
- Rigid masculinity is the strongest single factor behind war support.
The big picture
- To prevent violence and war, address psychological roots.
- Societal attitudes, not just leaders, drive support for war.
What they're saying
- Comments suggest therapy should be normalized.
- Violence begets violence in behavioral learning.
Caveats
- Study is correlational, not causative.
- UK sample may not represent other cultures.
What’s next
- Further research on interventions to address childhood violence and masculinity notions.
- Potential societal shifts towards healthier masculinity.