Search for dissertations about: "Psychopathy"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 27 swedish dissertations containing the word Psychopathy.

2. 16. Dyslexia and risk of future violence in forensic psychiatric patients

   Author : Heidi Selenius; Åke Hellström; Clara Hellner Gumpert; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; Psykologi; Psychology; psykologi;

   Abstract : The thesis consists of three studies. The main aim was to increase knowledge about dyslexia in forensic psychiatric patients and about how dyslexia is related to risk of future violence. READ MORE

4. 17. Neuropsychiatric background factors to violent crime

   Author : Henrik Söderström; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : forensic psychiatry; AD HD; autism; conduct disorder; SPECT; HVA; 5-HIAA; CSF; PCL-R; aggression; violence; psychosis; mood disorder; abuse; and anxiety;

   Abstract : Introduction and aims. Mental disorders among perpetrators of violent and sexual crimes differ from those in the general population in prevalence, course, and patterns of comorbidity. READ MORE

5. 18. Aggressive antisocial behavior- clinical, cognitive, and behavioral covariates of its persistence

   Author : Märta Wallinius; Malmö Rättspsykiatri; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; risk assessment; risk factors; externalizing spectrum; mental disorders; persistent criminality; violence; antisocial behavior; prevention;

   Abstract : Introduction Aggressive antisocial behavior is a major challenge to society, and studies on the determinants of its persistence are essential to the development of strategies to prevent violence. Aims & Methods The overall aim of the thesis was to establish covariates of persistent aggressive antisocial behavior in a population-based cohort and in clinically evaluated, prospectively followed, offender groups. READ MORE

6. 19. Offenders with mental disorder : psychosocial and neurobiological aspects

   Author : Katarina Howner; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : ;

   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

7. 20. Antisociality in a developmental perspective

   Author : Gunnar Wiklund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Pro-bullying attitudes;

   Abstract : The general aim in this thesis is to study different factors that might affect antisocial and violent behaviour in incarcerated Russian juvenile delinquents, such as: psychopathic tendencies; personality traits; impulsiveness; antisocial attitudes; and, alcohol problems. The thesis consists of two studies, Study 1 and Study 2. READ MORE