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Psychopathology in Dutch women with terrorist behaviours: empirical case series study.

Sadaf Rakhshandehroo, Nils Duits, Lieke van Emmeriek, Elise Pullen, Robbert-Jan Verkes, Maaike Kempes

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Sadaf RakhshandehrooDepartment of Science and Education, Netherlands Institute of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology, Utrecht, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8082-0601
Nils DuitsDepartment of Science and Education, Netherlands Institute of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Lieke van EmmeriekDepartment of Science and Education, Netherlands Institute of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Elise PullenDepartment of Science and Education, Netherlands Institute of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Robbert-Jan VerkesDonders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Maaike KempesDepartment of Science and Education, Netherlands Institute of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

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Abstract

backgroundCurrent empirical understanding of the relationship between psychopathology and terrorist behaviours in women is limited, because most research focuses on male perpetrators and relies on secondary sources. Addressing this gap is crucial, particularly given previous research that highlights significant differences in mental health problems between women and men involved in non-terrorist violent activities.

aimsTo empirically examine the presence of psychopathology in women exhibiting terrorist behaviours, as well as its potential role in these behaviours.

methodA case series study of 14 Dutch female convicts associated with the (so-called) Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), examining the occurrence and types of mental disorders, psychopathological problems and pathological personality traits, and exploring their potential role in terrorist behaviours based on forensic mental health reports from psychiatrists and psychologists.

resultsHalf of the women (

conclusionsPsychopathology is present in some women involved in terrorist behaviours, influencing their involvement, but is absent or irrelevant in others. Identifying psychopathology in women with terrorist tendencies is essential for early prevention and should be a core competency for psychiatrists.

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empirical researchFemale terrorismforensic mental health assessmentmental disorderpsychopathology

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