The Influence of Antisocial Personality Patterns on Recidivism among Non-Custodial Offenders in Nairobi County, Kenya
- January 18, 2021
- Posted by: RSIS Team
- Categories: IJRISS, Psychology
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue I, January 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186
Andrew Kanyutu Mungai, Mount Kenya University
Florence S.A. K’Okul, Department of Psychology, Mount Kenya University
Abstract
Recidivism of offenders has become a major focus of studies evaluating the efficacy of prison rehabilitation programs. However, there are few studies on recidivism among non-custodial offenders serving community sentences. This study used descriptive survey design to examine the influence of antisocial personality patterns on recidivism among non-custodial offenders in Nairobi County, Kenya. Structuredand close ended questionnaires were used to obtain data on 139 recidivists out of 146 target population of recidivists in Nairobi County. Recidivism was measured by the number of rearrests, reconvictions and re-incarceration while as antisocial personality patterns were measured by aggression, callous disregard of others, lack of empathy, and impulsivity. The results indicated that most recidivists acknowledged presence of anti-social personality patterns that influenced reoffending. The results highlights the importance of understanding antisocial personality patterns and future research should help in coming up with rehabilitation interventions to address recidivism. The study concludes that antisocial personality patterns have direct influence on recidivism. It is recommended that the current findings needs to the further replicated and explored in other study locations.
Keywords: Antisocial personality patterns, recidivism, probation, rehabilitation,
I. Introduction
Psychologists have sought psychological explanations for the reasons behind some offenders continued reoffending despite the negative consequences and interventions to check their reoffending. The prevalence of anti-social personality (ASP) among offender populations stands between 30% and 60% (Howard, McCarthy,
