An Extended Literature Review Exploring the Impact of Trauma-Induced Biological Changes on Male Violence and Aggression.

By Bronte Woodhouse, UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) . This extended literature review explores the impact of trauma-induced biological changes (TIBC) on male violence and aggression. Initially, thematic analysis was used to identify the relevant themes relating to the research inquiry which were then used to form the chapter titles and subheadings. The findings suggest that trauma can change biological mechanisms which can contribute to the externalisation of

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Bronte Woodhouse, UWE Bristol.

The Journal of Crime & Justice Dissertations (JCJD) is a London Met Lab project that was established in 2023. This website is designed to give students a space to share and showcase their academic work. In doing so, the JCJD hopes to encourage and inspire the next generation of social scientists.

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