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A cultural-ecological perspective on agency and offending behaviour
Annalisa Strauss-Hughes1, Roxanne Heffernan1, Tony Ward1
1School of Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.
Summary
Culture significantly shapes human mind and behavior, making cultural information vital for forensic explanations. Understanding cultural contexts, like marginalization, can explain disparities in criminal justice system representation.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Forensic Science
Background:
- Culture plays a crucial role in human cognitive and behavioral development.
- Differential representation in criminal justice systems may stem from varied cultural experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of cultural information in forensic explanations.
- To introduce a preliminary model for understanding cultural influences on behavior within forensic contexts.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical review of culture's role in human development.
- Presentation of the cultural-ecological predictive agency model.
- Exemplar case to illustrate model application.
Main Results:
- Cultural information is integral to understanding human behavior and forensic cases.
- Marginalization and other cultural factors contribute to disparities in the criminal justice system.
- The proposed model aids in analyzing dynamic risk factors by incorporating cultural-historical contexts.
Conclusions:
- Cultural context is essential for comprehensive forensic explanations.
- The cultural-ecological predictive agency model offers a framework for integrating cultural factors into risk assessment.
- Further research can refine the model for practical applications in understanding individual behavior.
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