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via Forensic and General Psychiatry News Review by Mike Nova on 4/26/12
Mike Nova comments: It means, that ethnic groups sharing geological proximity also share collective ("ethnic, national, aggregate") personality traits; most likely because they share common genetic pool and genetic traits (due to intermarriage). Which is another indirect proof that "national characters" are genetically, biologically determined (although socially "constructed").
via British Journal of Psychology by Garry A. Gelade on 3/26/12
This paper examines the distribution of national personality dimensions in geographical space. The relationship between geographical location and aggregate personality in a wide range of nations is quantified using spatial autocorrelation, and it is found that the personalities of nations that are geographical neighbours are more similar than those that are far apart. The five factors of both the Revised NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI-R) and the Big Five Inventory (BFI), all show a significant degree of spatial organization. The personality factors most strongly associated with geographical location are NEO-PI-R extraversion and BFI conscientiousness; both vary with position around the globe about as much as the physical climate. These findings support previous research suggesting associations between aggregate personality and geography, and imply that the sources of variation in national personality are themselves geographically organized.
via Prison News on 4/26/12
More than 160 violent criminals and sex offenders are at large in the community despite breaching the terms of their release or committing another offence, figures showed.
via prison mental health - Google Blog Search by Dawn Willis on 4/26/12
Dawn Really Rates These Valuable Contributors To Mental Wealth! ... #Prison: Cornton Vale inmates with mental health problems should be moved, claims report.#mhuk # ... Posted in Mental Health, The News & Policies.
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via pubmed: forensic psychiatry by Zagar RJ, Busch KG, Felthous AR on 4/26/12
Behav Sci Law. 2012 Mar;30(2):87-9
Authors: Zagar RJ, Busch KG, Felthous AR
PMID: 22496045 [PubMed - in process]
via pubmed: forensic psychiatry by Anckarsäter H, Lundström S, Kollberg L, Kerekes N, Palm C, Carlström E, Långström N, Magnusson PK, Halldner L, Bölte S, Gillberg C, Gumpert C, Råstam M, Lichtenstein P on 4/26/12
Twin Res Hum Genet. 2011 Dec;14(6):495-508
Authors: Anckarsäter H, Lundström S, Kollberg L, Kerekes N, Palm C, Carlström E, Långström N, Magnusson PK, Halldner L, Bölte S, Gillberg C, Gumpert C, Råstam M, Lichtenstein P
Abstract
The Child and Adolescent Twin Study in Sweden (CATSS) is an ongoing longitudinal twin study targeting all twins born in Sweden since July 1, 1992. Since 2004, parents of twins are interviewed regarding the children's somatic and mental health and social environment in connection with their 9th or 12th birthdays (CATSS-9/12). By January 2010, 8,610 parental interviews concerning 17,220 twins had been completed, with an overall response rate of 80%. At age 15 (CATSS-15) and 18 (CATSS-18), twins and parents complete questionnaires that, in addition to assessments of somatic and mental health, include measures of personality development and psychosocial adaptation. Twin pairs in CATSS-9/12 with one or both twins screening positive for autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, tic disorders, developmental coordination disorder, learning disorders, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and/or eating problems have been followed with in-depth questionnaires on family, social environment and personality, and subsequently by clinical assessments at age 15 together with randomly selected population controls, including 195 clinically assessed twin pairs from the first 2 year cohorts (CATSS-15/DOGSS). This article describes the cohorts and study groups, data collection, and measures used. Prevalences, distributions, heritability estimates, ages at onset, and sex differences of mental health problems in the CATSS-9/12, that were analyzed and found to be overall comparable to those of other clinical and epidemiological studies. The CATSS study has the potential of answering important questions on the etiology of childhood mental health problems and their role in the development of later adjustment problems.
PMID: 22506305 [PubMed - in process]
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via pubmed: forensic psychiatry by Carabellese F, Candelli C, Vinci F, Tamma M, Catanesi R on 4/26/12
J Forensic Sci. 2012 Apr 17;
Authors: Carabellese F, Candelli C, Vinci F, Tamma M, Catanesi R
Abstract
The aim of this case report is to describe two cases of sexual abuse by elderly subjects for which the Judge commissioned an expert psychiatric-forensic opinion. The elderly are generally believed to commit nonviolent crimes, whereas the two cases we observed feature forcible rape committed by elderly offenders, who showed no form of mental disease and had rationally planned their offense. They had never previously committed similar acts and had no history of homosexuality; both had been married for many years before the death of their wives and had adult children. Finally, no previous episodes of rape emerged in their personal histories during interrogations. The sociocultural context in which the crimes were committed was identical and arouses interest as regards both the method employed and how the crimes were discovered. The legal authorities then commissioned accurate investigations including medicolegal and psychiatric-forensic evaluations of the offenders and their victims.
PMID: 22509748 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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via Psychiatric Times on 4/19/12
Psychology and psychiatry at the turn of the last century considered the will an indispensable category. Not so today.
via prisons - Google News on 4/25/12
Legislators wary about recovery propose big cuts for state prison system
Detroit Free Press By Paul Egan LANSING -- The state would close and privatize a 1300-bed prison in Ionia and three juvenile detention facilities and make significant cuts to prison support staff under budget bills moving quickly through the Legislature. and more » |
via prisons - Google News on 4/26/12
Prisons urged to use technology to fight drug smuggling
Vancouver Sun A parliamentary committee is encouraging further exploration of the use of technology, including cell-phone-jamming devices, as a way to combat the smuggling of drugs into Canada's prisons. Critics fear, however, that signal-jamming devices could ... Cellphone jamming may limit smuggling of drugs in prisonsVictoria Times Colonist MPs ponder ways to block contraband inmate cellphonesCanada.com all 12 news articles » |
via prisons - Google News on 4/26/12
Prisons Hit Hard By Malaria
AllAfrica.com By Petride Mudoola, 26 April 2012 There is an alarming spread of malaria in prisons, the medical superintendent at Murchison Bay hospital, Dr Joseph Andama has said. "Malaria infection in prisons is much higher than the national prevalency rate due to ... and more » |
via prisons - Google News on 4/26/12
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From political schemer to prison reformer: The life of Chuck Colson remembered
Las Vegas Review-Journal By ARAcontent In 1974 the Watergate scandal sent Chuck Colson, White House special counsel and self-described "hatchet man," to federal prison. After experiencing a conversion to evangelical Christianity - a metamorphosis so improbable he later joked ... Religion: Why Colson spent Easter in prisonsThe Republic Cal Thomas: Chuck Colson's transformation was the real dealDelmarva Daily Times Chuck Colson fought for the forgottenCNN The Way -Wall Street Journal -Washington Post (blog) all 74 news articles » |
