JOURNAL ARTICLE

Study Results from Council of Forensic Medicine in the Area of Kleptomania Reported (Gender-based sociodemographic and criminal characteristics of individuals alleging kleptomania: insights from a forensic psychiatry center in Turkiye).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 1122 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on a study investigating gender-based differences in individuals alleging kleptomania during forensic psychiatric evaluations in Turkiye. Analyzing 158 cases from January 2019 to December 2023, the research found that women were more likely to steal from commercial settings and confess to their offenses, while men exhibited higher rates of substance use and targeted individuals. The study raised concerns about the frequent misapplication of kleptomania diagnoses in forensic contexts, suggesting a potential strategic use for legal advantage. It emphasizes the need for standardized forensic psychiatric evaluation protocols to improve diagnostic accuracy and reliability in assessing criminal responsibility. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/12, p1122
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Psychology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:190342959
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