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The role of attachment in the development and prevention of sociopathy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 February 2010

Marinus H. Van IJzendoorn*
Affiliation:
Center for Child and Family Studies, Leiden University, NL-2300 RB Leiden, The Netherlands, vanijzen@rulfsw.leidenuniv.nl
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Mealey's sociobiological model of sociopathy could profit from attachment theory, in particular, the theory and research on the basis of the Adult Attachment Interview (Main & Goldwyn 1985–1993). Findings of an adult attachment study in a forensic psychiatric setting are summarized. Three attachment-oriented strategies for families, schools, and forensic settings are proposed to help reduce or prevent secondary sociopathy and criminal recidivism.

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