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The European Journal of Psychology Applied to Legal Context
On-line version ISSN 1989-4007Print version ISSN 1889-1861
Abstract
WEBER, Emily N. et al. Exploring typology categorizations of male perpetrators: a methodology study. The European Journal of Psychology Applied to Legal Context [online]. 2019, vol.11, n.2, pp.93-97. Epub Oct 26, 2020. ISSN 1989-4007. https://dx.doi.org/10.5093/ejpalc2019a5.
Intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetrators were categorized based on whether they were generally violent (GV) or family only violent (FO) using self-report or arrest records. Classification criteria to assess recidivism in perpetrators of IPV were evaluated herein to determine the incremental validity of using a perpetrator’s criminal history in addition to their self-report information for categorization purposes. The concordance rates for categorizing subtypes of male perpetrators were compared for two methods, namely, self-report versus criminal history data. Categorizations were made based on self-reported history of violence and federal criminal records separately. Between measures consistency was defined as whether or not the self-report categorizations matched federal criminal record categorizations. It was hypothesized that self-report would not be sufficient as the sole method of categorizing male perpetrators, and the use of criminal history data would add to the validity of the categorization system. Self-reports of aggression were higher than criminal records of aggression. Using data sources together may yield the best outcomes for offenders and society. Implications are discussed.
Keywords : Intimate partner violence; IPV (family only); Generally violent; Self-report.