Psychopathy in women: theoretical and clinical perspectives
Rolf Wynn,1,2 Marita H Høiseth,1 Gunn Pettersen,31Department of Forensic Psychiatry, Division of Addiction and Specialized Psychiatric Services, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway; 2Telemedicine Research Group, Department of Clinical Medicine, 3Department of Health and Care Sciences...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:8315bc1fb6c34fb79290af56cac4d436 2023-05-15T17:39:22+02:00 Psychopathy in women: theoretical and clinical perspectives Wynn R Høiseth MH Pettersen G 2012-06-01T00:00:00Z https://doaj.org/article/8315bc1fb6c34fb79290af56cac4d436 EN eng Dove Medical Press http://www.dovepress.com/psychopathy-in-women-theoretical-and-clinical-perspectives-a10025 https://doaj.org/toc/1179-1411 1179-1411 https://doaj.org/article/8315bc1fb6c34fb79290af56cac4d436 International Journal of Women's Health, Vol 2012, Iss default, Pp 257-263 (2012) Gynecology and obstetrics RG1-991 article 2012 ftdoajarticles 2022-12-31T04:18:58Z Rolf Wynn,1,2 Marita H Høiseth,1 Gunn Pettersen,31Department of Forensic Psychiatry, Division of Addiction and Specialized Psychiatric Services, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway; 2Telemedicine Research Group, Department of Clinical Medicine, 3Department of Health and Care Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Tromsø, NorwayAbstract: Prior research on psychopathy has primarily focused on the problem in men. Only a few studies have examined whether psychopathy even exists in women, and if so, how the disorder manifests itself in them. This paper presents a narrative review of the literature on gender and psychopathy. We briefly discuss why this is an important topic for women and we discuss its causes. The concept of psychopathy is defined and related to the diagnostic systems. The discussion includes a presentation of diagnostic tools, including the Hare Psychology Checklist – Revised, which are examined in relationship to the importance of biological gender. While emphasizing the similarities as well as the differences between the sexes, we discuss the matters of prevalence, behavioral expressions, comorbidity, progression, and treatment of the disorder.Keywords: psychopathy, antisocial, dissocial, personality disorder, sex, women, review Article in Journal/Newspaper North Norway University of Tromsø Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Norway Tromsø Gunn ENVELOPE(160.700,160.700,-76.867,-76.867) |
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Rolf Wynn,1,2 Marita H Høiseth,1 Gunn Pettersen,31Department of Forensic Psychiatry, Division of Addiction and Specialized Psychiatric Services, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway; 2Telemedicine Research Group, Department of Clinical Medicine, 3Department of Health and Care Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Tromsø, NorwayAbstract: Prior research on psychopathy has primarily focused on the problem in men. Only a few studies have examined whether psychopathy even exists in women, and if so, how the disorder manifests itself in them. This paper presents a narrative review of the literature on gender and psychopathy. We briefly discuss why this is an important topic for women and we discuss its causes. The concept of psychopathy is defined and related to the diagnostic systems. The discussion includes a presentation of diagnostic tools, including the Hare Psychology Checklist – Revised, which are examined in relationship to the importance of biological gender. While emphasizing the similarities as well as the differences between the sexes, we discuss the matters of prevalence, behavioral expressions, comorbidity, progression, and treatment of the disorder.Keywords: psychopathy, antisocial, dissocial, personality disorder, sex, women, review |
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