Fire-setting, pyromania and self-mutilation in female remanded prisoners

被引:19
作者
Coid, J
Wilkins, J
Coid, B
机构
[1] John Howard Ctr, London E9 6AT, England
[2] Redford Lodge Hosp, London N9 9DY, England
来源
JOURNAL OF FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY | 1999年 / 10卷 / 01期
关键词
arson; fire-setting; pyromania; self-mutilation; female prisoners; antisocial personality disorder;
D O I
10.1080/09585189908402143
中图分类号
DF [法律]; D9 [法律];
学科分类号
0301 ;
摘要
A co-morbid history of fire-setting and self-mutilation in a sample of female remanded prisoners identified a subgroup with severe personality disorder, early onset of behavioural disorder, and extensive criminality. The relationship between fire-setting and self-mutilation in these subjects was mediated through antisocial personality disorder and an underlying mood disorder. The phenomenology of fire-setting and self-mutilating behaviour was identical in women with pyromania.
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页码:119 / 130
页数:12
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