TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - An investigation of psychopathic features among delinquent girls: violence, theft, and drug abuse
JO  - Youth violence and juvenile justice
A1  - Vaughn, Michael G.
A1  - Newhill, Christina E.
A1  - DeLisi, Matt
A1  - Beaver, Kevin M.
A1  - Howard, Matthew O.
SP  - 240
EP  - 255
VL  - 6
IS  - 3
N2  - Although there has been intense interest in the application of the construct of psychopathy among juveniles, few studies have investigated psychopathic traits among adolescent females. To redress this, this study examines psychopathic features and tests their utility in predicting violent behavior, theft, and drug abuse in a statewide survey of 94 female juvenile offenders. <br><br>RESULTS indicate that interpersonal and affective facets of psychopathy, specifically narcissism and carefree nonplanfulness were significantly associated with violence and theft. Psychopathy features were not significantly associated with drug abuse. Study limitations and implications for future research are delineated.   Keywords: Juvenile justice<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1541-2040
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1541204007312298
ID  - ref1
ER  -