NCJ Number
245103
Journal
Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice Volume: 29 Issue: 3 Dated: August 2013 Pages: 331-350
Date Published
August 2013
Length
20 pages
Annotation
In this article, the author examines the negative synergy that develops when criminal thinking traits combine with the psychological traits of narcissism and psychopathy to create risk factors for white-collar offending.
Abstract
Theory and research on the psychology of white-collar offenders has historically been underdeveloped, and ones understanding of the prototypical high-socioeconomic-status offenders, such as today's chief executive officers and chief financial officers, first identified by Edwin Sutherland, has not benefited from the application of psychological trait theory. In this article, the author examines the negative synergy that develops when criminal thinking traits combine with the psychological traits of narcissism and psychopathy to create risk factors for white-collar offending. Psychological trait theory may be especially applicable to those who hold some of the highest positions in corporate organizations, who influence corporate culture, and who, at times, are considered visionaries in their respective industries. Abstract published by arrangement with Sage Journals.