Examining the relationship between resting heart rate and callous-unemotional traits in juvenile delinquency

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Publications
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Title
Examining the relationship between resting heart rate and callous-unemotional traits in juvenile delinquency
Journal
Journal of Criminal Justice
Author(s)
Palix Julie, Habersaat Stéphanie, Boonmann Cyril, Nauta-Jansen Lucres, Schmeck Klaus, Fegert Joerg M., Schmid Marc, Urben Sébastien
ISSN
0047-2352
Publication state
Published
Issued date
09/2023
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
88
Pages
102112
Language
english
Abstract
Purpose: Both the resting heart rate (RHR) and the callous-unemotional (CU) traits have been associated with juvenile delinquency, however the effect of their interaction is not yet clear. Methods: Four hundred and twenty-three institutionalized adolescents divided into early adolescents (10–14 years, n = 133), late adolescents (15–17 years, n = 286), and young adults (18–22 years, n = 136) participated in the study. RHR was measured using a wristband, and CU traits and delinquency history were assessed using self-reported questionnaires. Moderation analysis was performed to understand how the combination between RHR and CU is associated to offending. Results: CU traits were associated with offending at all ages. The interactions between RHR and CU traits were significantly related to the likelihood of offending in the early and the late adolescent. The highest likelihood of offending is related to high CU traits combined with low RHR in early adolescents and with high RHR in late adolescents. Conclusions: These findings provide further insight in the relationship between psychopathic traits and biophysiological maturation in explaining juvenile delinquency.
Keywords
Law, Sociology and Political Science, Applied Psychology, Social Psychology
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Yes
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