CORRELATION BETWEEN CRIME AND PSYCHE OF HUMANS

AUTHOR-SANA PARVEEN, Student of MAHARAJA, SURAJMAL INSTITUTE, Department of Law, DELHI

Best Citation- SANA PARVEEN, CORRELATION BETWEEN CRIME AND PSYCHE OF HUMANS, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE, 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 22, ISBN – 978-81-960677-6-2.

ABSTRACT

In one culture, state, province, or legal system, an act may be regarded as a crime; in other cultures, it may be regarded as a disease, which is also a reflection of enlightened cultures. Psychology provides the factors which works behind the person who is forced to commit a crime. By studying psychology, we can open all doors to understand the mindset of such people to eventually prevents other people from following the same path. Although the interactions between the two fields have received little attention, the relationship between psychology and law can be traced back to the 19th century. In order for the criminal justice system to win the war against crime and criminality, the existing relationship between these disciplines needs to be nurtured and developed. The interface between these disciplines has grown tremendously over time. This paper provides insights about the differentiation between crime and criminality. Further this paper talks about various prestigious theories related to personality traits of humans. Moreover, the paper discusses the factors which influence the mind of individuals to commit such crimes. Also, it provides suggestions for the betterment of the individuals and talks about their corrective techniques. The paper concludes on a positive note, that the mentality of individual and their past experiences can be rectified at the very beginning, it is the duty of the parents and their environment to look for a heathier and prosperous life for their kid.

KEYNOTES: Crime, Criminality, Psychology, Justice, Law