Citation

Stotland E. Crim. Justice Behav. 1976; 3(1): 85-96.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1976, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/009385487600300107

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

A theory is presented in which emotional violence is related to efforts to protect self-esteem and the sense of competence. In this theory, necessary conditions for violence include its legitimation; the ability to engage in violence being part of the self-concept; and threats to self-esteem. The instances of excessive violence by state troopers and guards in the retaking of Attica prison are explained by the application of the theory.

Language: en