Are Psychopathic Traits in Juveniles Stable Over Time?
Overview
Do psychopathic indicators remain past adolescence or are they shed through the maturing process? How does this impact sentencing?
Summary
Research solidly states that psychopathy is a predictor of future recidivism for individuals convicted of many types of crimes.
The research is not as clear when it comes to psychopathy and juvenile offenders.
The question with psychopathy in juvenile offenders is whether the traits are part of a developmental phase or if the traits are stable over time (as the person ages).
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Reference
SOURCE RESEARCH
Psychopathic Traits Among Serious Juvenile Offenders: Developmental Pathways, Multidimensionality, and Stability
Lee, Y., & Kim, J., (2021). Psychopathic Traits Among Serious Juvenile Offenders: Developmental Pathways, Multidimensionality, and Stability. Crime and Delinquency, 67(1), 82-110.
Published: 2021
Jurisdiction: United States
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