Relationship of Mental Disorder to Violent Behavior, 1983-1984 / James J. Collins, Susan L. Bailey, Charles D. Phillips, Amy Craddock.

Format:

Datafile

Contributor:

Collins, James J., 1936-

Bailey, Susan L.

Phillips, Charles D.

Craddock, Amy.

Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research.

Series:

ICPSR (Series) ; 9973.

ICPSR ; 9973

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mental illness--United States.

Mental illness.

United States.

Violence--Psychological aspects.

Violence.

Genre:

Academic theses.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

Ann Arbor, Mich. : Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 1993.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

data file

Summary:

This study investigates the relationship between mental disorder and violent behavior. Detailed interviews were conducted with inmates in the North Carolina prison system. Each respondent was given a psychological assessment using the Diagnostic Interview Schedule, Version III. Conditions of particular interest were schizophrenia, mood disorders (depression and dysthymia), traumatic stress disorder, and alcohol disorders. The data supply information on the respondent's criminal history, psychological status at the time of interview, and history of rule infractions while incarcerated for the current offense. In addition to the psychological assessment, questions were also asked covering areas of general health status, criminal history, and drug and alcohol use. Demographic information includes age, education, marital status, and race.

Contents:

Part 1: Raw Data File; Part 2: Raw Data File for PC Users; Part 3: SAS Input Statement for Raw Data File; Part 4: SAS Input Statement for Raw Data File for PC Users

Notes:

Title from ICPSR DDI metadata of 2004-10-30.

OCLC:

61164788

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.