We are all everyday psychologists . . .

We are all everyday psychologists. Psychology, the study of human behavior, is something all we use every day of our lives whether we realize it or not. The aim of this blog is to gather and reflect upon web-wide information about human behavior to enhance understanding of ourselves and others.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Domestic Violence Victims and Dropping Charges

Why do some domestic violence victims fail to follow through on or drop charges against their alleged abusers? This fascinating study cited by the Social Psychology Network used analyses of telephone conversations between victims and their incarcerated alleged abusers and yielded some surprising results.

Jailhouse Phone Calls Reveal Why Domestic Violence Victims Recant