Epidemiological Studies of Women Prisoners, I: Medical and Psychiatric Variables Related to Violent Behavior
Abstract
Ninety-five women prison volunteers participated in an investigation of medical and psychiatric correlates of violent behavior. Violence was measured in five independent ways. Concurrence of all five measures was the criterion for establishing a relationship between violence and a given variable. The variables most highly associated with violence were maternal loss before age ten, severe parental punishment, neurological disorders in relatives, the dyscontrol syndrome, and easy access to weapons. These results underscore the need for a multidisciplinary approach to the studty of violence rather than for investigations within isolated disciplines.
Access content
To read the fulltext, please use one of the options below to sign in or purchase access.- Personal login
- Institutional Login
- Sign in via OpenAthens
- Register for access
-
Please login/register if you wish to pair your device and check access availability.
Not a subscriber?
PsychiatryOnline subscription options offer access to the DSM-5 library, books, journals, CME, and patient resources. This all-in-one virtual library provides psychiatrists and mental health professionals with key resources for diagnosis, treatment, research, and professional development.
Need more help? PsychiatryOnline Customer Service may be reached by emailing [email protected] or by calling 800-368-5777 (in the U.S.) or 703-907-7322 (outside the U.S.).
