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Psychopathic traits mediate the effects of neighbourhood risk on juvenile antisocial behaviour
Olalla Cutrín Mosteiro1, José A Gómez Fraguela, Lorena Maneiro Boo
1Universidade de Santiago de Compostela.
Background:
Research of the indirect effects of neighbourhood risk through psychopathic personality traits (i.e., impulsiveness, narcissism and callous-unemotional traits) on juvenile antisocial behaviour has become relevant.
Methods:
In the current study, mediation effects were assessed using a sample composed of 406 young people between 14 and 21 years old, 82.7% males, from juvenile centres in Galicia and Andalucía (Spain).
Results:
The results showed significant mediation effects of neighbourhood risk on antisocial behaviour through impulsiveness and callous-unemotional traits. Conclusions: The implications of the mediation effects for prevention, risk assessment, and risk management in juvenile offenders are discussed.
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