Cumulative Physiological Affect: Thematic Analysis of Forensic Psychological Examination Data from a Homicide Case.

Aizhan Kudaibergenova, Farit Safuanov, Ainur Urisbayeva, Daulet Duisenbekov, Elmira Kalymbetova

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Aizhan KudaibergenovaDepartment of General and Applied Psychology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Farit SafuanovLaboratory of Forensic Psychology, V. Serbsky National Medical Research Centre for Psychiatry and Narcology, Moscow, Russia.

Ainur UrisbayevaDepartment of Civil Law and Civil Procedure, Labor Law, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Daulet DuisenbekovDepartment of General and Applied Psychology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Elmira KalymbetovaDepartment of General and Applied Psychology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

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This study examines a forensic case of homicide within a hierarchical work relationship to determine whether the perpetrator acted in a state of physiological affect. The analysis is based on forensic medical examination materials and employs a qualitative approach grounded in thematic analysis. The findings revealed four themes: (1) a hierarchical environment characterized by humiliation and coercion; (2) gradually intensifying motivational pressure closely linked to dependency, presumed blackmail, and fear of punishment; (3) cumulative emotional exhaustion resulting from prolonged internal stress; and (4) cognitive narrowing. A forensic psychological examination identified manifestations of cumulative physiological affect, suggesting that a significant emotional disturbance influenced the offender's actions. This case serves as a practical illustration of such psycho-emotional states, which is pertinent for criminologists, forensic scientists, and representatives of related fields.

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criminal legal qualificationforensic psychological-psychiatric examinationirresistible impulsemitigation of responsibilityphysiological affect

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PMID42707529

DOI10.17505/jpor.2026.29459

PMCPMC13548415

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