This in-depth review delves into the multifaceted realm of mass shootings and explores their epidemiology from a psychological perspective. The article presents a comprehensive examination of the prevalence, perpetrator and victim profiles, motives, and contributing factors associated with mass shootings. By investigating the intricate relationship between masculinity, domestic violence, military service, social media, fame-seeking, suicidal ideation, mental illness, and firearms, this article sheds light on the multifaceted nature of mass shootings. Moreover, it discusses the importance of implementing effective prevention strategies to address this growing public health concern. The findings from this review serve as a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and the community at large, facilitating a deeper understanding of mass shootings and fostering the development of evidence-based solutions to prevent these tragic incidents.Expected final online publication date for the Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, Volume 20 is May 2024. Please see http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates for revised estimates.

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美国大规模枪击事件的流行病学

这篇深入的评论深入探讨了大规模枪击事件的多方面领域，并从心理学角度探讨了其流行病学。本文对大规模枪击事件的发生率、肇事者和受害者的概况、动机和影响因素进行了全面审查。通过调查男性气概、家庭暴力、兵役、社交媒体、成名、自杀意念、精神疾病和枪支之间错综复杂的关系，本文揭示了大规模枪击事件的多方面性质。此外，它还讨论了实施有效预防策略以解决这一日益严重的公共卫生问题的重要性。本次审查的结果为研究人员、从业者、政策制定者和整个社区提供了宝贵的资源，有助于更深入地了解大规模枪击事件，并促进开发基于证据的解决方案，以防止这些悲剧事件的发生。预计最终在线发表《临床心理学年度评论》第 20 卷的日期为 2024 年 5 月。请参阅 http://www.annualreviews.org/page/journal/pubdates 了解修订后的估计。