What is it about?

This study looks at deliberate firesetting. Participants living in the UK and aged between18 to 23 years completed a questionnaire asking if they had set a fire on purpose. The study compares the personality traits and background information of those individuals who self-reported igniting a fire on purpose compared to people who did not report setting a fire. Information is also included about the motivations and types of fires ignited.

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Why is it important?

This study furthers the understanding of deliberate firesetting.

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This page is a summary of: Firesetting among 18-23 year old un-apprehended adults: a UK community study, Journal of Criminological Research Policy and Practice, January 2022, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/jcrpp-06-2021-0026.
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