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Shootings in America: The Psychology of it All

Abstract:

Key points

  • Shooters generally carry out their deeds in order to gain significance and feel they matter.
  • America’s culture reveres firearms as symbols of manliness, courage, and freedom.
  • To stem the tide of shootings, we need to reduce Americans' sense of insignificance and deglorify the gun.

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Full Citation:

Kruglanski, Arie W. 2024. "Shootings in America: The Psychology of it All." Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/significance/202407/shootings-in-america-the-psychology-of-it-all

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Arie Kruglanski
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