A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
The role of set-shifting ability in differentiating between subgroups of female violent offenders
Authors: Karlsson LC, Soveri A, Saarinen M, Weizmann-Henelius G
Publisher: ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
Publication year: 2016
Journal: Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology
Journal name in source: JOURNAL OF FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY & PSYCHOLOGY
Journal acronym: J FORENSIC PSYCHI PS
Volume: 27
Issue: 5
First page : 745
Last page: 759
Number of pages: 15
ISSN: 1478-9949
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14789949.2016.1152589
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to extend the current understanding of the relationship between executive functions and violent crime in women. This was done by investigating whether set-shifting ability differentiated between subgroups of female violent offenders, with regard to criminal diversity and frequency of violent offenses. The study was conducted in a nationwide sample of 42 women imprisoned for violent crimes. Important characteristics common in violent offenders, such as certain personality disorders and substance abuse, were taken into account. The results indicated that offenders who only committed violent crimes had poorer set-shifting ability and less frequently personality disorders than offenders who had also committed non-violent crimes. Set-shifting ability was not connected to violent crime frequency.
The aim of the present study was to extend the current understanding of the relationship between executive functions and violent crime in women. This was done by investigating whether set-shifting ability differentiated between subgroups of female violent offenders, with regard to criminal diversity and frequency of violent offenses. The study was conducted in a nationwide sample of 42 women imprisoned for violent crimes. Important characteristics common in violent offenders, such as certain personality disorders and substance abuse, were taken into account. The results indicated that offenders who only committed violent crimes had poorer set-shifting ability and less frequently personality disorders than offenders who had also committed non-violent crimes. Set-shifting ability was not connected to violent crime frequency.
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