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Psychological traits and criminal profiles

E Osuna1, A Luna

  • 1Department of Legal Medicine, University of Murcia, Spain.

Medicine and Law
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Impulsivity and attention-perception are key indicators of juvenile maladjustment. These personality traits aid in classifying individuals for criminological prognosis and understanding criminal behavior patterns.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Juvenile maladjustment presents complex challenges in understanding and intervention.
  • Identifying psychological predictors is crucial for effective criminological classification.
  • Adolescent personality development influences behavioral outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between specific personality traits and juvenile maladjustment.
  • To determine if psychological variables can be utilized for individual criminological classification.
  • To explore how personality traits differentiate subgroups with distinct criminal behavior patterns.

Main Methods:

  • A study of 303 subjects (185 males, 118 females) aged 11–21.
  • Participants were recruited from juvenile court centers and a penitentiary in Murcia, Spain.
  • Analysis focused on identifying significant correlations between personality traits and maladjustment indicators.

Main Results:

  • Impulsivity and attention-perception were highly diagnostic of maladjustment.
  • These traits serve as complementary indicators for criminological prognosis.
  • Distinct personality traits effectively differentiated subgroups based on criminal behavior patterns.

Conclusions:

  • Impulsivity and attention-perception are significant psychological variables in juvenile maladjustment.
  • These traits offer a valuable tool for individual criminological classification and prognosis.
  • Personality assessment can enhance the understanding of diverse criminal behavior in adolescents.

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