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Parricide and violent crimes: a Canadian study
1University of Montreal, Canada.
Adolescence
|July 1, 1997
Summary
Canadian crime data from 1962-1985 show that increased rates of parricide correlate with higher criminal violence. This finding challenges previous theories suggesting intrafamilial violence is unaffected by general crime factors.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Forensic Psychology
Background:
- Understanding the relationship between general criminal violence and intrafamilial violence is crucial for public safety.
- Previous research, including Megargee's (1982) hypothesis, suggested distinct factors influence these two types of violence.