Journal article
Adverse childhood events and self-harming behaviours among individuals in Ontario forensic system: the mediating role of psychopathy
Abstract
BackgroundAdverse childhood events (ACEs), psychopathy, and self-harming behaviours are prevalent among individuals in the forensic psychiatry system. While existing literature suggests that ACEs, self-harm, and psychopathy are interrelated, little is known about the interplay of psychopathic traits in this relationship. The present study aimed to determine the mediating role of psychopathy in the relationship between ACEs and self-harming …
Authors
Kaggwa MM; Chaimowitz GA; Erb B; Moulden H; Prat S; Davids A; Olagunju AT
Journal
BMC Psychiatry, Vol. 24, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
DOI
10.1186/s12888-024-05771-7
ISSN
1471-244X