Title: AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOUR AMONG CONVICTS IN THE PRISONS IN MACEDONIA
Abstract:This paper is a part of the research conducted in the prisons of the Republic of North Macedonia, under the title "The Position of Convicted Persons in Penitentiary Institutions in Macedonia". The top...This paper is a part of the research conducted in the prisons of the Republic of North Macedonia, under the title "The Position of Convicted Persons in Penitentiary Institutions in Macedonia". The topic refers to the psychological response of convicted persons to their stay in prison, and above all to aggressiveness and its connection with deprivations in prison. The purpose of the research was to determine the degree of aggressiveness and components of aggressiveness, as well as the connection of aggressiveness with deprivations in the prison population. The results showed that recidivists are not more aggressive than first-time convicts, but the aggressiveness of both is higher in relation to norms. Regarding the association of aggression with deprivations from prison, it has been shown that there is an association with deprivations of material goods, heterosexual relationships and freedom as a result of being in prison. In explaining these findings, we used the frustration theory of aggressiveness, according to which all forms of aggressiveness have their source in the frustration of behavior aimed at satisfying some relevant biological need. Based on this research, some recommendations are given for reducing aggressiveness. Key words: aggression, deprivations, prison, convicted persons, frustrationRead More