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Childhood and adolescence are crucial stages of life, characterized by significant changes that profoundly influence overall development. While positive childhood experiences (PCEs) can help mitigate the effects of adverse events during these formative years, they have not been as thoroughly researched. Then, this systematic review aims to address this gap by organizing the existing literature on PCEs and exami...
The concepts of psychopathy and antisocial behavior have long been subjects of study within the scientific community, with a predominant focus on forensic samples. To address this gap, the present study aimed to examine the relationship between psychopathy, its facets, and antisocial behaviors in a community sample, as well as their associations with socioeconomic status (SES) and professional occupation. The s...
Understanding the attitudes of justice-related students toward individuals who have committed sexual crimes (ICSC) is crucial, as they will likely work with them. This study examines the attitudes of 418 Portuguese University students in psychology, criminology, and law toward ICSC and their rehabilitation, exploring variations based on sociodemographic and personality variables. Participants completed the Atti...
Sentencing research lacks empirical studies based on judges’ experiences and viewpoints. This article contributes to that field by discussing criminal judges’ professional selfperception regarding their role and the sentencing decision-making process. We developed a mixed-methods study incorporating a self-report questionnaire (n=49) and a semistructured interview (n=12). We tested for exploratory factor analys...
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are linked to a higher risk of criminal behaviour, while positive childhood experiences (PCEs) may offer a protective effect by mitigating the negative impact of ACEs. Both ACEs and PCEs play a significant role in shaping emotional regulation. However, research on the influence of PCEs within incarcerated populations remains limited. This study aimed to examine the associati...
Childhood and adolescence are crucial stages of life, characterized by significant changes that profoundly influence overall development. While positive childhood experiences (PCEs) can help mitigate the effects of adverse events during these formative years, they have not been as thoroughly researched. Then, this systematic review aims to address this gap by organizing the existing literature on PCEs and exami...