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Individual differences in suspects' behaviour in investigative interviews with the Shift-of-Strategy approach.

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the Shift-of-Strategy (SoS) approach in interviewing suspects, which aims to encourage a change in their counter-interrogation strategies from denial to a more open demeanor. The study investigates how personality traits, including neuroticism, conscientiousness, extraversion, psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism, influence the effectiveness of this interviewing technique. Findings indicate that the SoS approach can enhance the consistency of information disclosed by guilty suspects, with varying effects based on individual personality traits. The research utilized mock crime scenarios and various psychological assessments to analyze these interactions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:191056447
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