THE ROLE OF ATTACHMENT IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND PREVENTION OF SOCIOPATHY

Mealey's sociobiological model of sociopathy could profit from attachm ent theory, in particular, the theory and research on the basis of the Adult Attachment Interview (Main & Goldwyn 1985-1993). Findings of an adult attachment study in a forensic psychiatric setting are summariz ed. Three attachment-oriented strategies for families, schools, and fo rensic settings are proposed to help reduce or prevent secondary socio pathy and criminal recidivism.