Female Killers: From People's Judgment
Abstract
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to delve deeper into several aspects pertaining to the understanding of female killers. Specifically, this research is an attempt at understanding the factors that lead females to kill or commit murder based on public’s perception. A survey has been conducted with the respondents aged 13 to 65 consisting of 73 females and 22 males. The survey asked specific questions about their thoughts on female killers. Questions pertaining to female killer’s motives; personal knowledge/acquaintances or targets/victims; killing for financial gain; level of education; attention seeking; reason to kill; violent methods in killing; anti-social personality disorder; and religious beliefs have been explored. Results showed that public perceptions align with literature on certain factors while other results showed a gap between what the public commonly thought of and what reality is. A curious observation showed how female respondents were more enthusiastic to participate in the research than male respondents. This research provides a framework for future and more in-depth studies. Results of which will contribute to the knowledge base of understanding the topic on female killers and the public’s perception of them.
Keywords
murder, public perception, female killers, serial killers, psychology of female killers, judgment
Female Killers: From People's Judgment
CASB 108
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to delve deeper into several aspects pertaining to the understanding of female killers. Specifically, this research is an attempt at understanding the factors that lead females to kill or commit murder based on public’s perception. A survey has been conducted with the respondents aged 13 to 65 consisting of 73 females and 22 males. The survey asked specific questions about their thoughts on female killers. Questions pertaining to female killer’s motives; personal knowledge/acquaintances or targets/victims; killing for financial gain; level of education; attention seeking; reason to kill; violent methods in killing; anti-social personality disorder; and religious beliefs have been explored. Results showed that public perceptions align with literature on certain factors while other results showed a gap between what the public commonly thought of and what reality is. A curious observation showed how female respondents were more enthusiastic to participate in the research than male respondents. This research provides a framework for future and more in-depth studies. Results of which will contribute to the knowledge base of understanding the topic on female killers and the public’s perception of them.