Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2005):

[Murder as fun]

(Zabójstwo jako forma zabawy.)

Full Abstract

Aggressive behaviors are often accompanied by excitement. Violence is often triggered to as a means of helping a felon reach an emotional thrill. This is also true in the case of homicides. Hedonistic motivation of a murderer derives from a need to feel an emotional 'high' from killing a human being. In such instances, a murderer's pattern of behavior reflects elements of fun and entertainment.

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Author information

Author/s: Karczewski, Krzysztof (K);

Affiliation: Z Katedry Prawa Karnego Uniwersytetu w Bialymstoku, doktorant Wydzialu Prawa. kkarczew(-atsign-)o2.pl

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article; Review

Journal: Archiwum medycyny sa¸dowej i kryminologii (Arch Med Sadowej Kryminol), published in Poland. (Language: pol)

Reference: -2006 Jan-Mar; vol 56 (issue 1) : pp 39-47

Dates: Created 2006/05/19; Completed 2006/08/08; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 16708614, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

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Aggression - psychology Antisocial Personality Disorder - psychology Attitude Forensic Psychiatry Homicide - psychology Humans

Interpersonal Relations Mood Disorders - psychology Object Attachment Social Behavior Disorders - psychology Social Environment Stress, Psychological - psychology

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