Research Psychologist, Liverpool John Moores University
Dr Agata Debowska is a research psychologist with a particular interest in the area of criminal psychology. Her current research projects and publications focus on criminal cognitions, criminal psychopathy, criminal social identity, violence against women, as well as child abuse and neglect. Agata’s approach to research is quantitative and she has a particular interest in structural equation modelling, latent class/profile analysis, and propensity score matching. Agata is an Associate Member of the Quantitative Research Methods Training Unit (QRM-TU).
What makes a criminal? Friends, parents – and their failings – play a big part
Nov 22, 2016 13:31 pm UTC| Life
For most of us, the fear of punishment or social rejection keeps us from behaviour deemed unacceptable and prevents us from committing crimes. But how many would transgress if they knew they could get away with...