What experiences influence people who commit parricide?
Research type
Research Study
Full title
What experiences influence people who commit parricide? A thematic analysis of case formulations of men detained in a high secure hospital.
IRAS ID
343562
Contact name
Rebecca Gibbs
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
The University of Derby
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 9 months, 31 days
Research summary
To investigate the patterns represented across the following four factors; predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating, and protective, focussing on biological, psychological and social aspects in adult males who have committed parricide of their biological parents. Complete thematic analysis using secondary data collected on individuals who have committed parricide and sentenced to either a prison sentence or hospital order. Utilising the 5PS model to identify themes that may help services predict risk and intervene to prevent the offence. Furthermore, to inform treatment needs and protective factors development. Therefore, increasing practitioners and professionals knowledge on individuals who commit this offence, due to the limited literature currently available.
REC name
East Midlands - Nottingham 1 Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
24/EM/0194
Date of REC Opinion
18 Sep 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion