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Personality Disorders and Criminal Behaviour - Coggle Diagram
Personality Disorders and Criminal Behaviour
Key Concepts Association
Association
: Strong link bertween personality disorders and offending behaviour
High-risk groups
: Individuals in correctional and forensic settings have higher rates of personality disorders, especially antisocial personality disorder (APD).
Personality Disorder Clusters and Offending Types
Cluster A (Odd/Eccentric)
Paranoid
: Linked to robbery, blackmail
Schizotypal
: LInked to arson
Schizoid
: Linked to burglary, theft
Cluster B (Dramatic/Emotional)
Antisocial
: Associated with violence, fraud, robbery
Narcissistic
: Linked to fraud, forgery
Borderline
: Mixed findings, linked to institutional infractions in prisons
Cluster C (Anxious/Fearful)
Avoidant
: Linked to criminal damage
Obsessive-compulsive
: Linked to firearm offenses
Specific Crimes and Personality Disorders
Sex offenders
Rapists
: Higher antisocial traits
Child molesters
: Higher avoidant and dependent traits
Stalking
Linked to borderline personality disorder, especially in less severe cases
Homicide
6–20% of offenders diagnosed with personality disorders
Filicide
: Fathers more often linked to personality disorders; mothers linked to psychosis
Familicide
Linked to borderline traits and depression
Factors Contributing to Criminal Behavior
Personality traits
: Maladaptive behaviors, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation
Comorbid problems
: Substance misuse, mood disorders, ADHD
Situational triggers
: Stress, economic issues, or personal conflicts
Theories and Frameworks
Risk Assessment
: Tools like the Hare Psychopathy Checklist and HCR-20 incorporate personality disorders to predict reoffending
General Aggression Model (GAM)
: Explains how aggression arises from interactions between personal traits and situational factors
Implications for Treatment
Tailored interventions based on personality disorder type and comorbid issues
Addressing substance abuse and impulsivity to reduce reoffending risks