Peace Psychologists generally perform research and use knowledge to apply to the study of peace, nonviolent conflict resolution, and reconciliation. They also study causes, consequences and prevention of war and other forms of destructive conflict.
For furter information regarding peace psychology you can visit these websites:
http://www.psychology.org.au/units/interest_groups/peace/
http://www.socialpsychology.org/peace.htm
For sample programs in peace psychology you can visit these websites:
http://www.umass.edu/peacepsychology/
http://www.gmu.edu/departments/ICAR/ICAR_phd.html
*These are merely sample programs for this specialty. We are in no way endorsing the particular colleges or programs.
American Psychological Association (2005). APA Division 48 - Society for the Study of Peace, Conflict, and Violence: Peace Psychology Division. Retrieved 27 Sept, 2005, from http://www.apa.org/about/division/div48.html.
