The Psychopathic Intimate Partner Batterer: A Non-Psychopathological Profile

Authors

  • José M. Pozueco-Romero Department of de Psychology, University of Extremadura (Spain)
  • Juan M. Moreno-Manso Department of de Psychology, University of Extremadura (Spain)
  • Macarena Blázquez-Alonso Department of de Psychology, University of Extremadura (Spain)
  • María E. García-Baamonde Department of de Psychology, University of Extremadura (Spain)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/analesps.30.1.147101
Keywords: Abuse, psychopathy, antisocial personality disorder, intimate partner violence.

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Abstract

This theoretical study reviews two of the most cited profiles of intimate partner batterers in the scientific literature, paying special attention to the most notable differences between them, as well as to their common criteria. The study also discusses one of the longest standing controversies in various research studies, including the particular overview with respect to Spain: it being the constant yet erroneous reference to the equivalence of psychopathy and antisocial personality disorder. Similarly, special attention is paid to the implications of considering intimate partner batterers as having either a psychopathological or psychopathic profile, while also stressing the specific role played by psychopathy in the intimate partner batterer and, concerning psychopathic intimate partner batterers, such aspects as their specific motives for perpetrating intimate partner violence and the evaluation instruments of this particular profile. Finally, a series of future directives for research concerning psychopathic intimate partner batterers are also pointed out.

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Author Biographies

José M. Pozueco-Romero, Department of de Psychology, University of Extremadura (Spain)

DEA 2011, Doctorando en Psicología y Profesor Colaborador (Departamento de Psicología, Facultad de Educación, Universidad de Extremadura) Profesor de la Plataforma Internacional Psiquiatria.com / Edusalud.com

Juan M. Moreno-Manso, Department of de Psychology, University of Extremadura (Spain)

Profesor Titular del Departamento de Psicología, Facultad de Educación, Universidad de Extremadura (Badajoz)

Macarena Blázquez-Alonso, Department of de Psychology, University of Extremadura (Spain)

Profesora Doctora del Departamento de Psicología Evolutiva, Facultad de Formación del Profesorado, Universidad de Extremadura (Cáceres)

María E. García-Baamonde, Department of de Psychology, University of Extremadura (Spain)

Profesora Asociada del Departamento de Psicología, Facultad de Educación, Universidad de Extremadura (Badajoz)
Published
21-12-2013
How to Cite
Pozueco-Romero, J. M., Moreno-Manso, J. M., Blázquez-Alonso, M., & García-Baamonde, M. E. (2013). The Psychopathic Intimate Partner Batterer: A Non-Psychopathological Profile. Anales de Psicología / Annals of Psychology, 30(1), 25–36. https://doi.org/10.6018/analesps.30.1.147101
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Clinical and Health Psychology

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