Allely, C., Minnis, H. , Thompson, L. , Wilson, P. and Gillberg, C. (2014) Neurodevelopmental and psychosocial risk factors in serial killers and mass murderers. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 19(3), pp. 288-301. (doi: 10.1016/j.avb.2014.04.004)
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Abstract
Multiple and serial murders are rare events that have a very profound societal impact. We have conducted a systematic review, following PRISMA guidelines, of both the peer reviewed literature and of journalistic and legal sources regarding mass and serial killings. Our findings tentatively indicate that these extreme forms of violence may be a result of a highly complex interaction of biological, psychological and sociological factors and that, potentially, a significant proportion of mass or serial killers may have had neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder or head injury. Research into multiple and serial murder is in its infancy: there is a lack of rigorous studies and most of the literature is anecdotal and speculative. Specific future study of the potential role of neurodevelopmental disorders in multiple and serial murder is warranted and, due to the rarity of these events, innovative research techniques may be required.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Allely, Professor Clare and Minnis, Professor Helen and Thompson, Dr Lucy and Wilson, Prof Philip and Gillberg, Professor Christopher |
Authors: | Allely, C., Minnis, H., Thompson, L., Wilson, P., and Gillberg, C. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Public Health |
Journal Name: | Aggression and Violent Behavior |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
ISSN: | 1359-1789 |
ISSN (Online): | 1359-1789 |
Published Online: | 18 April 2014 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2014 The Authors |
First Published: | First published in Aggression and Violent Behavior 19(3):288-301 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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