Search for dissertations about: "Katarina Howner"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Katarina Howner.

  2. 1. Offenders with mental disorder : psychosocial and neurobiological aspects

    Author : Katarina Howner; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The main hypothesis of this thesis is that certain functions, or symptoms, in mentally disordered offenders are connected to biological correlates. There is no specific diagnosis that explains antisocial or violent behaviour. Among offenders some functions or symptoms are considered more common, such as impulsivity and reduced empathy. READ MORE

  4. 2. The role of psychiatric diagnoses among youth offenders : An investigation of crime and later adverse outcomes

    Author : Rebecca Siponen; Catherine Tuvblad; Henrik Larsson; Brittany Evans; Katarina Howner; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Crime; Psychiatric Diagnoses; Comorbidities; Youth Offenders; Violent Victimization; Family History; Reoffending; Unintentional Injuries; Premature Death;

    Abstract : There is a strong tradition in criminological research to uncover risk factors for crime in youth and, more recently, to examine risk factors for subsequent adverse outcomes among youth offenders. This knowledge serves not only for crime prevention but also to mitigate future harm resulting from youth crime. READ MORE