مجلة دراسات في سيكولوجية الانحراف
Volume 11, Numéro 1, Pages 23-37
2026-06-12
The Attachment-violence Nexus: A Theoretico-clinical Analysis Of Insecure Bonds And Criminality
Authors : Bahmed Anas .
Abstract
Attachment theory stands as one of the most innovative frameworks in modern psychology. Since the seminal work of British psychiatrist and psychoanalyst John Bowlby (1969), it has significantly deepened our understanding of the child’s inner world, specifically regarding early affective relationships and their long-term developmental implications. Now integrated across various fields—including education, psychotherapy, and social work—attachment theory is recognized as a major theoretical advancement that elucidates complex psychological phenomena, including the etiology of violent crime. Within this perspective, the present study aims to highlight the influence of attachment styles on violent acting out, particularly among perpetrators of homicide and interpersonal violence (e.g., serial killers, rapists, and domestic abusers). This is achieved through a retrospective analysis of existing empirical research. After exploring the key variables identified in these studies, we conclude with a clinical reflection based on the case study of an American serial killer, illustrating the practical applications of these theoretical concepts.
Keywords
Attachment ; Violence ; Crime ; Psychopathology
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