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Allen, Vernon L.; Greenberger, David B. – 1977
This study presents an aesthetic theory of school vandalism and reports on nine original empirical studies that are relevant to the theory. It is proposed that the act of destroying an object is very enjoyable because it is, in effect, an aesthetic experience. The theory posits that the variables accounting for positive hedonic value associated…
Descriptors: Aggression, Behavior Patterns, Conceptual Schemes, School Vandalism
