The aim of the study was the identification of personality traits which can describe the psychopathologic features of juvenile offenders. we performed a principal component analysis and cluster analysis. the results suggest thai it is possible to select ten first rank traits which provide an individual dimensional description of each subject. Such trait led us to identify three second rank clusters which represent a categorial frame to the dimensional description of the psychopathology. this model may be useful in planning rehabilitative and therapeutic interventions for those individuals characterized by clinical and diagnostic complexity.
Juvenile offenders and personality disorders: dimensions and categories
CANTONE, Daniela;PERRIS, Francesco;
2009
Abstract
The aim of the study was the identification of personality traits which can describe the psychopathologic features of juvenile offenders. we performed a principal component analysis and cluster analysis. the results suggest thai it is possible to select ten first rank traits which provide an individual dimensional description of each subject. Such trait led us to identify three second rank clusters which represent a categorial frame to the dimensional description of the psychopathology. this model may be useful in planning rehabilitative and therapeutic interventions for those individuals characterized by clinical and diagnostic complexity.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
