Abstract
The identification of offenders who meet the criteria for psychopathy, antisocial personality disorder or dissocial personality disorder could be of significant value to help address the violent crime crisis in South Africa. A sample of 500 male maximum security offenders was selected to determine the prevalence of these disorders among South African offenders. Results for the incidence of psychopathy and dissocial personality disorder indicate a similar trend to that found in other countries; whereas the prevalence of antisocial personality disorder contradicts international findings.
Highlights
In 2010 the South African Police Service (SAPS) reported a slight decrease in most crime categories from previous years
The present study focuses on differentiating between the various antisocial personalities in order to determine their prevalence in a South African offender sample
This study aimed to contribute to the ongoing battle against crime in South Africa by refocusing attention beyond the known social factors that contribute to criminal and antisocial behaviour
Summary
In 2010 the South African Police Service (SAPS) reported a slight decrease in most crime categories from previous years. ** Louw is a senior professor in the Psychology Department at UFS. As a result the possibility of an antisocial personality disorder is not taken into account when planning and implementing treatment and rehabilitation strategies. For this reason, the present study focuses on differentiating between the various antisocial personalities in order to determine their prevalence in a South African offender sample
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