THE PERSONALITY OF A CRIMINAL IN CRIMINOLOGY
Keywords:
Keywords: criminal personality, criminology, personality, socialization, crime, motivation, behavior, classification, prevention, rehabilitationAbstract
Abstract: This article delves into the complex concept of "criminal personality"
and its significance in criminology. It explores various definitions and perspectives on
this topic, examining the opinions of leading scholars in the field. The article also
presents statistical data on different types of criminals and their characteristics. A
comprehensive plan for studying the criminal personality is proposed, outlining key
stages of analysis. The research highlights the importance of understanding the
formation of criminal personality, considering factors such as socialization, biological
predispositions, and psychological traits. By examining the motivations and behaviors
of criminals, the study aims to contribute to the development of effective crime
prevention strategies and rehabilitation programs.
References
REFERENCE:
Books:
The Psychology of Crime by Hans Eysenck
The Antisocial Personality by Hare Robert D.
Crime as a Social Phenomenon by Edwin H. Sutherland
Articles:
"The Criminal Personality: A Review of the Literature" by Glenn D.
Walters
"The Role of Genetics in Criminal Behavior" by Adrian Raine
"The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Criminal Behavior" by Bruce D.
Perry
Websites:
The National Institute of Justice: https://nij.ojp.gov/
The American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ethics/code
The American Society of Criminology: https://asc41.org/
