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Biopsychosocial Characteristics of Matched Samples of Delinquents and Nondelinquents

Year: 1987

Type: article

Abstract: Matched samples of 31 incarcerated delinquents and 31 nondelinquents were compared neuropsychiatrically. The constellation of abuse/family violence, severe psychiatric symptomatology, cognitive impairment, minor neurological signs, and psychomotor symptoms correctly predicted group membership nearly 84% of the time. The most significant variable was abuse/family violence. This constellation also distinguished the more aggressive from the less aggressive subjects in each group. The existence of a syndrome characteristic of recurrently violent individuals composed of the above variables is suggested.

Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

DOI: 10.1097/00004583-198709000-00022

Authors: DOROTHY OTNOW LEWIS, JONATHAN H. PINCUS, RICHARD LOVELY, ELINOR SPITZER, ERNEST MOY

Institutions: The Graduate Center, CUNY, City University of New York, Georgetown University, New York University, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Language: English

Topic: Psychopathy, Forensic Psychiatry, Sexual Offending

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,710