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Sleep pathology and antisocial behavior

A need for research

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The notion that sleep pathology might be related to chronic antisocial behaviour was proposed by Hare in 19701. Since then, it appears that only one relevant study has been conducted, the results of which are indicative of there being no differences in the electroencephalogram (EEG) sleep patterns of psychopathic and nonpychopathic individuals2. However, this study is dated and contains methodological shortcomings (e.g., small sample size and the projective assessment of psychopathy), which make drawing contemporary conclusions less than judicious. The paucity of research in this area is surprising given the evidence to be discussed, which suggests that additional empirical inquiries would be well warranted.

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Michael, N.A. (2001). Sleep pathology and antisocial behavior. In: Martinez, M. (eds) Prevention and Control of Aggression and the Impact on its Victims. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-6238-9_11

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