Psychopathy and perceptions of procedural justice

Megan Bears Augustyn and James V. Ray

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2016, vol. 46, issue C, 170-183

Abstract: Recognizing that individuals with psychopathic traits are more likely to interact with legal authorities, interact with legal authorities in unique ways, and evaluate these interactions differently from other individuals, we posit that psychopathic personality traits affect the formation of perceptions of procedural justice.

Keywords: Procedural justice; Psychopathy; Legal socialization; Personality; Impulsive-irresponsible (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2016.05.007

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