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Exploratory study of the criminal behavior and mental functioning of subjects accused of femicide in Mexico City

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objective To identify the criminal characteristics and mental functioning of the alleged femicides evaluated in a forensic psychiatry service. Methods An observational, descriptive, and retrospective study was carried out, in which 18 psychiatric-legal files of people accused of femicide, evaluated between 2021 and 2023, were analyzed. Mental functioning was classified into 3 symptomatic dimensions (internalization, externalization, and psychosis). Descriptive statistics were used. Results A total of 18 forensic psychiatric records were located. Externalization was the most frequent symptomatic dimension (77.8%), most of those evaluated had a pattern of behavior of envy, resentment, aggression, antisocial behavior, and poor self-regulation. A history of substance use and high schooling were more frequent. Conclusions The subjects evaluated adjust to a pattern of externalizing behavior, it is a phenomenon that must be analyzed from a multifactorial perspective, which includes cultural, gender and individual aspects.

Source: Journal of Global Health Neurology and Psychiatry

DOI: 10.52872/001c.126777

Authors: Jessica Larissa Ramírez Chan, Fernando López Munguía, Héctor Cabello Rangel

Institution: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4405635240