Aggression in the Context of Changing Environment: Psychological Mechanisms and Implications

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Aastha Angrish¹, Rupan Dhillon², and Jeshtha Angrish³ (Department of Psychology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab^1,2 and Scientist ‘C’, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), India³)

Global warming is one of the most obvious effects of climate change, which is one of the biggest problems facing humanity today. Due to its numerous effects on both the planet’s and human health, the problem of rising temperatures internationally has long raised concerns. The detrimental effects of increasing temperatures on people’s physical health have been extensively studied. However, there is a lot of room for investigation into how it impacts human behavior and mental health. It has several psychological ramifications, and comprehension of them is now urgently needed. With an emphasis on aggressive behavior, this research aims to explore this area. Aggression is often defined as any action or behavior intended to injure other people. Therefore, the goal of this research is to provide a more sophisticated understanding of how human violence is impacted by rising global temperatures brought on by climate change. It is evident from both theoretical and empirical research that rising temperatures are causing an abrupt surge in hostility. Given the nation’s increasing environmental problems and rising levels of aggressiveness, further study in this area is crucial, particularly in the Indian setting. For educators, social scientists, and legislators, these findings provide insightful information.