Psychopathic traits and different types of criminal behavior: An assessment of direct effects and mediating processes

Yeungjeom Lee and Jihoon Kim

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2022, vol. 80, issue C

Abstract: This study explored the overall impact of psychopathic traits on crime by examining both the direct effects of psychopathic traits on criminal behavior, as well as the indirect effects of psychopathic traits through risk factors.

Keywords: Psychopathic traits; Aggressive offending; Income offending; Marijuana use; Multiple mediator model (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2020.101772

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