Any sociologists out dere? I want to do a study on revenge, --that is, how often?

Question

people seek revenge for small things.

eg, --you cut someone off for no reason while driving: what % of people will actively seek revenge for this?

eg #2: you make a mean comment with respect to someones appearance: how many people will "get back" at you somehow?

FYI i wouldnt actually do any of these things, but i would like to find out it. How can i do this? Or is there othere existing data that i could maybe interpolate new conclusions from?

;please help! thanks

Answer 1

Wow, this would be an interesting read for sure. From your examples, those are great starters. They are very interesting.

First, do what you said. I am sure if you are going to start up a research paper on the topic of revenge, search http://www.Jstor.org for scholarly works that have been done on the subject. Also, go to your library and try to look for books. If not much research has been done on the subject, then its really up to you how you go about writing the research, of course it will be based on your data. If there is works that have been done, come up with ways in which you could improve their studies, thats what my professors always said that they have to do when it comes to topics already covered. Add to the data, rather than just repeat whats already been said. Good luck!

Answer 2

It's a book called the "book of power".. It has loads of material on how to take steps to get revenge on co workers...  I can't remember who wrote it but go ogle it..It could possible supply more data on why someone would like to seek revenege.