Shootings in America: the psychology of It all
Following the assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump, a resounding question for publics everywhere concerns the shooter’s motivation. While the specifics of this case are of abiding human interest, a more general question is why shooters in America embark on their acts of heinous violence. A psych...
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| Format: | Commentary |
| Language: | English |
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2024
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/179654 |
| Summary: | Following the assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump, a resounding question for publics everywhere concerns the shooter’s motivation. While the specifics of this case are of abiding human interest, a more general question is why shooters in America embark on their acts of heinous violence. A psychological analysis suggests that the end motivating their deeds is their quest for significance and mattering, whereas the means, gun violence, is deeply rooted in the US culture. |
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