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Self-concept of psychopaths

A Tamayo, F Raymond

    The Journal of Psychology
    |September 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Psychopaths exhibit significantly deviant and inconsistent self-concepts compared to nonpsychopaths, confirming previous research findings on psychopathy and self-perception.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Forensic Psychology
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • Self-concept is a critical aspect of psychological functioning.
    • Psychopathy is a personality disorder characterized by antisocial behavior and a lack of empathy.
    • Understanding the self-concept of psychopaths is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate and compare the self-concept of psychopaths and nonpsychopaths.
    • To identify specific differences in self-perception between these two groups.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) for sample selection.
    • Administered the Tennessee Self Concept Scale to assess self-concept.
    • Sample comprised 56 adult males (28 psychopaths, 28 nonpsychopaths).

    Main Results:

    • Significant differences were found on 18 out of 28 scales of the Tennessee Self Concept Scale.
    • Psychopaths displayed greater deviance in their self-concept on 16 of these scales.
    • Inconsistencies within the self-concept of psychopaths were also noted.

    Conclusions:

    • Psychopaths possess a significantly deviant and inconsistent self-concept compared to nonpsychopaths.
    • Findings align with and reinforce previous research on psychopathy and self-perception.
    • Results underscore the importance of self-concept assessment in understanding psychopathic individuals.

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