Abstract
This thesis used population-based, record-linked data to understand why rates of criminal offending are much higher for people with mental disorders than the general community, by studying the impact of social, environmental and familial factors on offending patterns. Inclusion of risk factors in multivariable models resulted in sharp decreases in effect sizes indicating that part of the association can be attributed to risk factors other than mental disorders. Substance use, gender, parental offending and social disadvantage had the greatest impact. This highlights the importance of considering other risk factors when examining the association between mental disorders and criminal offending.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 10 Sept 2020 |
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Publication status | Unpublished - 2020 |