Search for dissertations about: "Psychopathy"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 27 swedish dissertations containing the word Psychopathy.

2. 11. Personality disorder and violent criminality : a follow-up study with special reference to psychopathy and risk assessment

   Author : Martin Grann; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Forensic psychiatry; forensic psychology; personality disorders; psychopathy; PCL-R; HCR-20; VRAG; risk assessment; receiver operating characteristic analysis; neural network;

   Abstract : Background: Structured models for the assessment of psychopathy and risk of violent recidivism have gained currency in forensic and correctional practice in many countries. The overall aim of this study was to test the predictive validity of some of these models among violent offenders with personality disorders in Sweden. READ MORE

4. 12. Risking antisociality : individual and social-interaction factors

   Author : Jenny Freidenfelt Liljeberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Antisociality; juvenile delinquency; psychopathy tendencies; hyperactivity; personality traits; adolescence; school; family; friends; subgroups;

   Abstract : Antisociality is a major problem in societies all over the world. Knowledge that can help to prevent or change antisociality is thus important. Problems of antisocial nature usually begin in childhood or early adolescence and it is therefore important to study it in the course of development in order to trace its underlying causes. READ MORE

5. 13. Mental illness and criminal behavior : individual characteristics related to criminal conduct among violent offenders with schizophrenia

   Author : Anders Tengström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Criminality; Forensic psychiatry; HCR-20; Psychopathy; PCL; Risk assessment; Schizophrenia; Substance abuse; Violent crime; VRAG;

   Abstract : During the last decades, interest has increased in structured risk assessment of future violence as well as in research addressing the link between schizophrenia and violence. The overall aim of this study was to extend our knowledge concerning risk assessment and the connection between schizophrenia and criminal behavior. READ MORE

6. 14. Risk management : the role of clinical factors in violent behaviour

   Author : Ulrika Landblom Hiscoke; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Clinical risk management; forensic psychiatry; mental disorder; personality disorder; psychopathy; risk assessment; schizophrenia;

   Abstract : Background: The relationship between clinical factors and reoffending in psychiatric and correctional populations is unclear, with a lot of contradictory results and some clinical areas lacking in research. The overall aim of this thesis was to add to this knowledge-base within the framework of risk assessment and management. READ MORE

7. 15. Psychosocial adjustment problems : Individual and acculturation differences

   Author : Marie Väfors Fritz; Britt af Klinteberg; Andries Korebrits; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; personality; antisocial behavior; violence; alcohol; culture; socialization; acculturation; Psychology; Psykologi; psykologi; Psychology;

   Abstract : This thesis addresses individual and environmental risk factors in the development of adjustment problems and antisocial behaviour. Namely, temperament and character, anxiety, psychopathic-like traits, antisocial attitudes, alcohol use, and parental rearing strategies are explored as risk factors for behaviour problems in childhood, adolescence and adulthood. READ MORE