title: Is schizoid personality a forerunner of homicidal or suicidal behavior?: a case study.
abstract: The authors believe that a relationship exists between schizoid personality disorder and violent acts. The following case study is presented to contemplate such a possible relationship. There is a paucity of research on this topic. The authors suggest that further research closely examine the relationship between violent behavior and those character traits associated with schizoid personality disorder. If such a relationship is found, these character traits could be integrated with other risk factors known to predict violence.
authors.affiliation: Correctional Service of Canada, Kingston, Ontario Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario. WML1@sympatico.ca
authors.forename: Wagdy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Loza
authors.forename: Samia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hanna
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006708:Homicide / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012557:Schizoid Personality Disorder / Q000523:psychology*; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000523:psychology*