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A functional analysis of recidivistic arson.

H F Jackson1, C Glass, S Hope

  • 1Department of Psychology, Moss Side Hospital, Maghull, Merseyside, UK.

The British Journal of Clinical Psychology
|September 1, 1987
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This study models recidivistic arson, viewing fire setting as a maladaptive coping mechanism reinforced by psychosocial stimuli. It suggests a developmental pathway from childhood fire play to pathological incendiarism, exacerbated by ineffective alternative behaviors.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Behavioral Analysis

Background:

  • Pathological arson and fire setting behaviors are complex phenomena.
  • Existing models of arson lack a comprehensive functional analysis framework.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a model of recidivistic arson using functional analysis.
  • To integrate psychosocial stimuli, reinforcement principles, and developmental aspects of fire setting.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of pathological arson and normal fire setting studies.
  • Clinical experience with arsonists in a maximum-security hospital setting.
  • Application of functional analysis principles.

Main Results:

  • Arson is proposed as a behavior reinforced by psychosocial stimuli and negative consequences.

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  • The model integrates displaced aggression and arousal hypotheses.
  • A developmental transition from group fire setting to solitary incendiarism is identified as critical.

    • Conclusions:

    • Arson can be understood as an ineffective attempt to alter life conditions.
    • The model offers insights into the maintenance and exacerbation of arsonist problems.
    • Implications for management, treatment, and future research are discussed.