Trajectories of Self-control in a Forensic Psychiatric Sample: Stability and Association with Psychopathology, Criminal History, and Recidivism

The current study examined trajectories of two indicators of self-control—impulsivity and coping skills—in 317 forensic psychiatric patients, as well as associations with psychopathology, crime, and recidivism. Violent recidivism was positively associated with coping skills at admission to the clini...

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Authors: Billen, Eva (Author) ; Vermunt, Jeroen K. 1962- (Author) ; Bogaerts, Stefan 1964- (Author) ; Garofalo, Carlo (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2019
In: Criminal justice and behavior
Year: 2019, Volume: 46, Issue: 9, Pages: 1255-1275
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Keywords:
Impulsivity
Coping
Forensic psychology
Trajectories
Mental health
Risk factors
Self-control