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This is a Validation Study study.

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This research aims to empirically validate psychopossession theory by exploring its relationship with psychopathy and recidivism.

January 14, 2026Open Access

Spiritual Affliction, Psychopathy, and Recidivism: An Empirical Validation of Psychopossession Theory in Forensic Populations

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LPLaszlo Pokorny Dr. Laszlo PokornyRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Quantitative analysis reveals strong correlations between psychopathy and spiritual affliction in forensic populations, indicating implications for risk assessment.

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This research aims to empirically validate psychopossession theory by exploring its relationship with psychopathy and recidivism.
Examined forensic applications of psychopossession theory using archival data from 900 adult offenders.
Used quantitative correlational design and assessed data with the SPE-70 instrument and PAP-112 protocol.
Explored correlations between spiritual affliction, psychopathy scores, and recidivism risk.
Found a significant positive correlation between SPE scores and PCL-R psychopathy scores (r = .702, p < .001).
PAP scores predicted general recidivism (AUC = .669) and violent recidivism (AUC = .713).
Forensic populations showed higher SPE scores than general norms, with 41% reaching clinical thresholds.

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Laszlo Pokorny Dr. Laszlo Pokorny (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6966f31d13bf7a6f02c00c85 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18210591

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Quantitative analysis reveals strong correlations between psychopathy and spiritual affliction in forensic populations, indicating implications for risk assessment.

Spiritual Affliction, Psychopathy, and Recidivism: An Empirical Validation of Psychopossession Theory in Forensic Populations

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