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Unveiling the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Adult Criminal Behavior: A Qualitative Enquiry

Title
Unveiling the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Adult Criminal Behavior: A Qualitative Enquiry
Creator
Pandey, Ravi P.; Hanna; Sharma, Tanya; Bumra, Komal; Singh, Vivek; Das, Sreeja; Awasthi, Purnima; Dixit, Vidushi
Description
This qualitative study explored how adverse childhood experiences contribute to criminal behavior among 20 male prisoners (aged 2040) in Kerala. Using semi-structured interviews, thematic analysis revealed seven key themes: family dysfunction, emotional struggle, abuse, economic struggle, peer pressure, coping mechanisms, and sensation seeking. Findings showed that family dysfunction creates baseline trauma, fostering emotional voids and maladaptive coping. The study emphasizes the interconnectedness of multiple adversities in shaping criminality. It highlights the need for early interventions addressing trauma, emotional dysregulation, and unhealthy coping patterns through supportive networks to prevent criminal behavior later in life. 2025 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Source
Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice;
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
Routledge
Subject
adult criminal behavior; Adverse childhood experiences; victim
Coverage
Pandey R.P., Department of Psychology, Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh, India; Hanna, Department of Psychology, Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh, India; Sharma T., Department of Psychology, Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh, India; Bumra K., Department of Psychology, Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh, India; Singh V., Department of Psychology, Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh, India; Das S., Department of Psychology, Christ (deemed to Be University), Delhi NCR, India; Awasthi P., Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India; Dixit V., Department of Psychology, Munshi Singh College, Motihari, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISSN: 24732850;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Article

Citation

Pandey, Ravi P.; Hanna; Sharma, Tanya; Bumra, Komal; Singh, Vivek; Das, Sreeja; Awasthi, Purnima; Dixit, Vidushi, “Unveiling the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Adult Criminal Behavior: A Qualitative Enquiry,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/22794.

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