Psychological factors predicting self-reported and observed aggression in male forensic psychiatric inpatients

The present study examined the psychological determinants of self-reported and observed aggression in male violent forensic psychiatric inpatients. Baseline data came from 232 inpatients referred to a cognitive-behavioral treatment program. Linear regression models were used to assess the relationsh...

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Published in:Psychiatry, psychology, and law psychology, and law, 2023-12, Vol.30 (6), p.745-759
Main Authors: Hornsveld, Ruud H. J., Kraaimaat, Floris W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
aggressive behavior
Aggressiveness
Agreeableness
anger
Anger management
Antisocial personality disorders
Behavior modification
big-five personality traits
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Cognitive-behavioral factors
forensic psychiatric inpatients
Forensic psychiatry
hostility
Hostility (Psychology)
Inpatient care
Men
Mental disorders
Patients
Personality traits
Psychiatric hospitals
Psychological aspects
Treatment programs
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Summary:The present study examined the psychological determinants of self-reported and observed aggression in male violent forensic psychiatric inpatients. Baseline data came from 232 inpatients referred to a cognitive-behavioral treatment program. Linear regression models were used to assess the relationship between the patients' psychological characteristics and aggressive behavior. Self-reported aggression was studied with cross-sectional data, while the inpatients' observed aggression in the ward was investigated with prospective data. The main factors contributing to the prediction of self-reported aggression were state anger, antisocial lifestyle and agreeableness, while the main factors contributing to the prediction of observed aggression were trait anger and agreeableness. The findings support the focus of treatment programs for forensic psychiatric inpatients on anger management.
ISSN:1321-8719
1934-1687
DOI:10.1080/13218719.2022.2116610