Psychopathy and aggressive behaviour among Nigerian male prison inmates: The moderating role of substance abuse

Psychopathy and Associated Factors Among Newly Admitted Prisoners in Correctional Institution Located in Bench Sheko and West Omo Zone, South West Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

“…High risk khat users were about 4-times more likely to have psychopathy than non-risk khat users. This finding was in line with studies done in Nigeria, 32 England and Wales, 31 the University of South Dakota, US, 33 University of Otego, Wellington, New Zealand, 34 Sweden, 35 and also astudy done on Lowa, US, 36 where substance abuse is strongly and positively associated with psychopathy. The reason might be due to people with psychopathy being impulsive and trying new events like substance use despite its consequences.…”