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Dysgenic fertility for criminal behaviour

R Lynn1

  • 1University of Ulster, Coleraine, Northern Ireland.

Journal of Biosocial Science
|October 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Parents with criminal convictions show higher fertility rates than the general population. This suggests a potential dysgenic trend, increasing the prevalence of genes associated with criminal behavior.

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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral genetics
  • Population genetics
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Previous research has explored the relationship between socioeconomic factors and criminal behavior.
  • Fertility patterns across different demographic groups are crucial for understanding population dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the average fertility rates among British parents with criminal convictions.
  • To compare these fertility rates with the general population to assess potential dysgenic effects.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 104 British parents with criminal convictions was analyzed.
  • Fertility data (average number of children) was collected and compared to general population statistics.

Main Results:

Keywords:
BiologyComparative StudiesCrimeDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesDifferential FertilityEnglandEuropeFertilityGeneticsNorthern EuropePopulationPopulation DynamicsResearch MethodologySocial ProblemsStudiesUnited Kingdom

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  • Parents with criminal convictions had an average fertility of 3.91 children.
  • This is significantly higher than the 2.21 average fertility observed in the general population.

    • Conclusions:

    • The findings suggest a potential dysgenic effect associated with criminal behavior.
    • Increased fertility in this group may lead to a higher prevalence of genes linked to criminal behavior in subsequent generations.