@article{ref1,
title="A review of the evidence for associations between empathy, violence, and animal cruelty",
journal="Aggression and violent behavior",
year="2009",
author="McPhedran, Samara",
volume="14",
number="1",
pages="1-4",
abstract="There is clear evidence that cruelty to animals may co-occur with other violent behaviors, such as assault. Animal cruelty, particularly towards domestic pets, tends to occur disproportionately within the wider context of intimate partner violence. A factor that may contribute to the associations between interpersonal violence and animal cruelty is a compromised ability to experience feelings of empathy. The current paper sought to provide an overview of empathy and its relationship to violence, with particular emphasis on attitudes towards animals.<p />",
language="en",
issn="1359-1789",
doi="10.1016/j.avb.2008.07.005",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2008.07.005"
}