The critical analysis of nature vs. nurture debate in serial killer development

Erhatić, Lucija

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The critical analysis of nature vs. nurture debate in serial killer development

Rijeka: University of Rijeka, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2024. urn:nbn:hr:186:955590

Erhatić, Lucija

University of Rijeka
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

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Erhatić, L. (2024). The critical analysis of nature vs. nurture debate in serial killer development (Master's thesis). Rijeka: University of Rijeka, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Retrieved from https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:186:955590

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Erhatić L. The critical analysis of nature vs. nurture debate in serial killer development [Master's thesis]. Rijeka: University of Rijeka, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; 2024 [cited 2025 March 24] Available at: https://urn.nsk.hr/urn:nbn:hr:186:955590

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Title	The critical analysis of nature vs. nurture debate in serial killer development
Title (croatian)	Kritička analiza sukoba prirode i odgoja u razvoju serijskih ubojica
Author	Lucija Erhatić
Mentor	Marko Jurjako (mentor)
Committee member	Luca Malatesti (predsjednik povjerenstva)
Committee member	Zdenka Brzović (član povjerenstva)
Granter	University of Rijeka Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Rijeka
Defense date and country	2024-09-24, Croatia
Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline	HUMANISTIC SCIENCES Philosophy
Abstract	This thesis explores the nature vs. nurture debate in the development of serial killers, examining the complex interaction between genetic predispositions and environmental influences. More specifically, the study investigates whether serial killers are born with inherent tendencies toward violence or shaped by life experiences. Through an analysis of key factors such as psychopathy, childhood trauma, brain injuries, and genetic components like the MAOA gene, the thesis argues that serial killers are the result of a combination of biological and environmental factors. Case studies of notorious killers, including Ted Bundy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and Aileen Wuornos, illustrate how both nature and nurture contribute to violent behavior. Furthermore, the thesis addresses the role of psychopathy and its relationship to serial killing, revealing that while some serial killers exhibit psychopathic traits, others do not fit the traditional profile. Ultimately, the research highlights that neither nature nor nurture alone can explain the development of serial killers, but rather it is the interaction between the two that leads to extreme violent behavior.
Abstract (croatian)	Ovaj rad bavi se analizom sukoba prirode i odgoja u kontekstu razvoja serijskih ubojica, proučavajući kompleksnu interakciju između genetskih predispozicija i utjecaja okoline. Središnje pitanje koje se razmatra u radu jest jesu li serijski ubojice rođeni s inherentnim sklonostima prema nasilju ili su te sklonosti oblikovane kroz njihova životna iskustvo? Istraživanje ključnih čimbenika poput psihopatije, trauma iz djetinjstva, ozljeda mozga te genetskih komponenti kao što je MAOA gen, upućuje na zaključak da su serijski ubojice rezultat kombinacije svega navedenog. Kroz analizu slučajeva poznatih serijskih ubojica poput Teda Bundyja, Jeffreyja Dahmera i Aileen Wuornos, prikazuje se kako i priroda i odgoj zajednički doprinose razvoju nasilnog ponašanja. Osim toga, teza ispituje ulogu psihopatije i njezin odnos prema serijskom ubijanju, otkrivajući da, premda neki serijski ubojice pokazuju psihopatske osobine, drugi ne odgovaraju tradicionalnom profilu psihopata. U konačnici, istraživanje naglašava da ni priroda ni odgoj sami za sebe ne mogu u potpunosti objasniti razvoj serijskih ubojica već takve ekstremne oblike nasilnog ponašanja možemo objasniti kao zamršenu i mračnu interakciju bioloških i okolinskih faktora.
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Language	english
URN:NBN	urn:nbn:hr:186:955590
Study programme	Title: Philosophy (double major); specializations in: General Track, Teaching Track Course: Teaching Track Study programme type: university Study level: graduate Academic / professional title: sveučilišni/a magistar/magistra edukacije filozofije (sveučilišni/a magistar/magistra edukacije filozofije)
Study programme	Title: English Language and Literature (double major); specializations in: Teaching Track Course: Teaching Track Study programme type: university Study level: graduate Academic / professional title: sveučilišni/a magistar/magistra edukacije engleskog jezika i književnosti (sveučilišni/a magistar/magistra edukacije engleskog jezika i književnosti)
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