Aggression and attitudes toward firearm violence among high-risk youth: the moderating influence of psychological distress

Key Points

• Aggression is influenced by psychological distress, leading to negative attitudes toward firearm violence.
• Youth exhibiting high levels of psychological distress have markedly different attitudes towards violence involving firearms.
• The analysis focuses on high-risk youth populations in urban settings, addressing pressing public safety concerns.
• Findings may enable targeted interventions to reduce firearm-related violence among vulnerable groups.