Personality Traits of Men Committing Domestic Violence Crimes against Women

Abstract

Introduction : The problem of domestic violence against women has been highly relevant in modern Russian society, with men accounting for 95% of offenders in this category. The persistence and the latent nature of domestic abuse necessitate the in-depth research into the offender’s personality. The objective of the article consists in conducting the comprehensive analysis of the personality of men committing violent crimes against women within the family.Methods: The research methodology is based on the dialectical approach to social and legal phenomena, employing historical, systemic, comparative legal, and statistical methods.Results: The study has found that the personality of a “domestic” abuser is characterized by low self-control, a high degree of pathological changes, and traumatic childhood experiences. The deficit in communication skills and the tendency toward addictive behavior were also identified.Discussion: The findings allow for the correlation of identified traits with the existing criminological classifications, and can be applied in developing targeted prevention measures for domestic violence.