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First published on April 15, 2008, doi:10.1177/1541204007312298

Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice 2008;6:240.

A more recent version of this article appeared on July 1, 2008
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An Investigation of Psychopathic Features Among Delinquent Girls: Violence, Theft, and Drug Abuse

Michael G. Vaughn*, Christina E. Newhill, Matt DeLisi, Kevin M. Beaver, and Matthew O. Howard

* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: mgv6{at}pitt.edu.


  Abstract
Although there has been intense interest in the application of the construct of psychopathy among juveniles, few studies have investigated psychopathic traits among adolescent females. To redress this, this study examines psychopathic features and tests their utility in predicting violent behavior, theft, and drug abuse in a statewide survey of 94 female juvenile offenders. Results indicate that interpersonal and affective facets of psychopathy, specifically narcissism and carefree nonplanfulness were significantly associated with violence and theft. Psychopathy features were not significantly associated with drug abuse. Study limitations and implications for future research are delineated.


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