Citation

Loper AB, Hoffschmidt SJ, Ash EM. Behav. Sci. Law 2001; 19(1): 81-96.

Affiliation

Curry Programs in Clinical and School Psychology, University of Virginia, 405 Emmet Street, PO Box 400270, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4270, USA. abl2x@virginia.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/bsl.424

PMID

11241682

Abstract

The present study investigated the relationship between characteristics of a violent event, as self-reported by 82 incarcerated juvenile offenders, and personality features measured by the Millon Adolescent Clinical Inventory (MACI). The study predicted that specific personality features that have previously been associated with psychopathy would be associated with the instrumentality, emotional reactivity, and empathy or guilt reported for the incident. Results confirmed that a self-reported pattern of elevated instrumental motivation and reduced empathy or guilt was associated with higher scores on the MACI Forceful, Unruly, Substance Abuse Proneness, Impulsive Propensity, and Family Discord Scales, as well as a recently developed Psychopathy Content Scale. Self-reported elevated instrumental motivation and reduced empathy or guilt was also associated with lower scores on the Submissive, Conforming, Anxious Feelings, and Sexual Discomfort Scales. There were no significant relationships observed between emotional reactivity and personality scales. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Behavioral Sciences and the Law, 2001. Copyright © 2001 by John Wiley and Sons)

Juvenile Inmate
Juvenile Offender
Juvenile Violence
Inmate Studies
Offense Characteristics
Offender Characteristics
Offender Personality
Personality Characteristics

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