The psychological and behavioral effects of social isolation on mass shooters
Based on these findings and other research, we propose a new model for social isolation's effects on mass shooters' mental health and their coping mechanisms prior to attack. We also provide illustrative case examples and offer recommendations for future research.
Authors
- Jason R. Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9544-9780)
- Adam Lankford (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5650-2021)
Institutions
- William Paterson University (US)
- University of Alabama (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-10-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1686510
- Primary Topic
- Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00