The Influence of Biosocial Factors on Offender Psychosocial Profiles

• In Event: Biosocial Influences on Antisocial Behaviors

Abstract

Research has revealed that there are certain biosocial risk factors that are consistently associated with involvement in criminal behaviors, as well as with several psychological and social characteristics. There is, however, a lack of research exploring how a composite biosocial risk index may affect psychosocial characteristics of offenders. In order to address this gap in the literature, we explored the effects of a composite biosocial risk index on the psychological and social characteristics of offenders. To do so, we analyzed data from the Pathways to Desistance Study. Results of these analyses provided some interesting results in relation to the biosocial paradigm. We conclude by discussing the implications of these findings for future criminological research.

Authors

• Raquel V. Oliveira, Florida State University

• Kevin M. Beaver, Florida State University