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An Investigation of Psychopathic Features Among Delinquent Girls

Violence, Theft, and Drug Abuse

Michael G. Vaughn

University of Pittsburgh, mgv6{at}pitt.edu

Christina E. Newhill

University of Pittsburgh

Matt DeLisi

Iowa State University

Kevin M. Beaver

Florida State University

Matthew O. Howard

University of North Carolina

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.

Key Words: delinquent girls • drug abuse • female violence • psychopathic traits • psychopathy

This version was published on July 1, 2008

Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice, Vol. 6, No. 3, 240-255 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1541204007312298
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