Date of Award
Spring 6-2024
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department/Program
Forensic Psychology
Language
English
First Advisor or Mentor
Diana Falkenbach
Second Reader
Elizabeth Jeglic
Third Advisor
Ashley Jenkins-Campbell
Abstract
Despite the established relationships between psychopathy and malingering, and psychopathy and risk for institutional misconduct, little empirical literature has been devoted to examining the interaction of these three constructs. The current study aimed to clarify this relationship by examining data from a sample of male criminal defendants within a federal prison located in a metropolitan area of the Southern United States. Data including the MMPI-2, PCL-R, diagnostic, institutional records, and demographic information was collected. Statistical analyses reinforced previous literature and theoretical conceptualizations that posit a relationship between psychopathy and malingering behaviors, as well as institutional misconduct. Preliminary findings suggest links between malingering indicators on the MMPI-2 and certain types of disciplinary infractions. These results emphasize the importance of understanding these complex interactions for risk assessment and intervention strategies within forensic settings.
Recommended Citation
Reed, Lily A., "Investigating the Relationship Between Malingering and Institutional Misconduct: Is Psychopathy the Link?" (2024). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/jj_etds/307