THE SPORTS CRIMINOLOGY: A GROWING FIELD OF STUDY
Keywords:
Keywords: criminal personality, criminology, personality, socialization, rime, 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:
Sports Criminology: A Critical Criminology of Sport and Games by Nic
Groombridge (2016)
Sport and Crime: Towards a Critical Criminology of Sport by Millward,
Ludvigsen, and Sly (2021)
The Dark Side of Sports: Crime, Corruption, and Violence in the World of
Athletics by James A. Zimmet (2012)
The Psychology of Crime in Sports by Michael J. McMorris (2014)
Articles:
"Match-Fixing in Sports: A Criminological Perspective" by David Forrest and
Mark Doidge (2010)
"Doping in Sports: A Criminological Analysis" by Stephen F. Austin (2012)
"Violence in Sports: A Criminological Perspective" by Gary R. Weaver (2008)
"The Role of Sports in Crime Prevention and Rehabilitation" by John R. Jarvis
(2015)
Additional Resources:
The International Centre for Sport Security: https://theicss.org/
The Global Sport Integrity Alliance: https://siga-sport.com/
The National Institute of Justice: https://nij.ojp.gov/
