The importance of third party in the prevention of aggression

コウゲキ　ヨクシ　ニオケル　ダイサンシャ　ノ　ジュウヨウセイ

テラグチ, ツカサ

Teraguchi, Tsukasa

釘原, 直樹

クギハラ, ナオキ

Kugihara, Naoki

オオサカ ダイガク ダイガクイン ニンゲン カガク ケンキュウカ タイジン シャカイ シンリガク ケンキュウシツ

集団間葛藤

第三者

評価

aggression

intergroup conflict

third-party

evaluation

In this article, we discuss the importance of a third party in studies of aggression. Previous studies have explored the factors that promote aggression and how aggression occurs. However, while these studies may explain the processes surrounding aggression, they do not address how aggression can be deterred. We argue that a third party, who is not the aggressor, victim, or member of a group to which the aggressor or victim belongs, can be important in the prevention of aggression. We review previous studies on the processes of aggression and the factors that affect a third party’s evaluation of aggression. In conclusion, we consider the strategies that allow a third party to evaluate aggression in a more negative light and, thus, aid in deterring aggressive behavior.

釘原, 直樹