Loading...
Publication
Da natureza dos traços psicopáticos ao ato criminal: um estudo em jovens adultos
Advisor(s)
Abstract(s)
Apesar da existência de diversos estudos que exploram a associação da psicopatia com o comportamento desviante, tanto quanto se sabe, ainda não foram realizadas investigações que analisem a relação dos comportamentos criminais às diversas dimensões de traços que compõem a psicopatia. Neste âmbito, a presente investigação tem como objetivo avaliar a relação de diversos crimes autorreportados como tendo sido cometidos no último ano com as diferentes dimensões de traços da psicopatia, nomeadamente às dimensões interpessoal, afetiva e comportamental. A amostra é composta por 618 jovens adultos da comunidade, com idades compreendidas entre os 18 e os 20 anos, que foram avaliados com recurso ao Inventário de Traços Psicopáticos em Adolescentes (Versão breve) e à Escala de Variedade do Comportamento Desviante. Os resultados indicam que todos os comportamentos criminais estão associados a pelo menos uma dimensão dos traços de psicopatia, sendo que a dimensão interpessoal e comportamental estão associadas à maioria dos comportamentos criminais, no entanto só o furto estabelece relação com todas as dimensões de traços psicopáticos. Este estudo sugere que diferentes dimensões de traços psicopáticos e a sua combinação se associam à prática de diferentes tipos de crimes. Um conjunto de recomendações clínicas, para políticas sociais e investigações futuras são sugeridas.
Despite the existence of several studies that explore the association of psychopathy with deviant behavior, as far as we know, investigations have not yet been carried out to analyze the relationship of criminal behaviour to the various dimensions of traits that characterize psychopathy. In this context, the present investigation aims to evaluate the relationship of several self-reported crimes committed during laste year with the different dimensions of psychopathy, namely the interpersonal, affective and behavioural dimensions. The sample includes 618 young adults from the community, aged between 18 and 20 years, who were evaluated with the Youth Psychopathic Inventory (Short version) and the Variety Scale of Deviant Behavior. The results indicate that all criminal behaviours are associated with, at least one, dimensions of psychopathy and the interpersonal and behavioural dimensions of psychopathy are associated with most of crimes, however, only theft was associated with all dimensions of psychopathy. This study suggests that different dimensions of psychopathic traits and their combination are associated to the practice of different types of crimes. A set of clinical recommendations for social policies and future research are suggested.
Despite the existence of several studies that explore the association of psychopathy with deviant behavior, as far as we know, investigations have not yet been carried out to analyze the relationship of criminal behaviour to the various dimensions of traits that characterize psychopathy. In this context, the present investigation aims to evaluate the relationship of several self-reported crimes committed during laste year with the different dimensions of psychopathy, namely the interpersonal, affective and behavioural dimensions. The sample includes 618 young adults from the community, aged between 18 and 20 years, who were evaluated with the Youth Psychopathic Inventory (Short version) and the Variety Scale of Deviant Behavior. The results indicate that all criminal behaviours are associated with, at least one, dimensions of psychopathy and the interpersonal and behavioural dimensions of psychopathy are associated with most of crimes, however, only theft was associated with all dimensions of psychopathy. This study suggests that different dimensions of psychopathic traits and their combination are associated to the practice of different types of crimes. A set of clinical recommendations for social policies and future research are suggested.
Description
Dissertação de Mestrado apresentada no ISPA – Instituto Universitário, para obtenção de grau de Mestre na especialidade de Psicologia Clínica.
Keywords
Traços da psicopatia Comportamentos criminais Delinquência autorreportada Jovens - adultos Traits of psychopathy Criminal behavior Self-reported delinquency Young adults