Socio-psychological characteristics of sociopaths in relationships

The relevance of the problem under study lies in the controversial issue that modern psychologists and psychotherapists are trying to solve: antisocial personality disorder is caused by heredity or is it the result of negligent upbringing? A sociopath has difficulty adapting to society, ignores the norms and rules of society, and has a low development of emotional intelligence. Given deviant behaviours, people with such a mental disorder are prone to breaking the law and committing serious crimes, so such people can be dangerous to others. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine the manifestation of the personal characteristics of a sociopath in relations with the environment. The main method that was used to examine this problem was a psychological experiment, through which it was possible to comprehensively consider the characteristic features of sociopaths and analyse the main types of attachments. The main result of the study is proving that a certain parenting style in infancy activates the inherited gene of this mental illness. The study also presents the criteria by which it will be possible to quickly establish the diagnosis of antisocial psychopathy. The main prerequisites for the development of sociopathy are covered and the features of their manifestation in adult life are identified. The use of techniques as the most successful diagnostic tools for investigating the psychological phenomenon stated in the subject of the study is justified. In practical terms, the materials of the study allow expanding the context of sociopathic diseases. In clinical practice, specialists will be able to improve the treatment protocol: from the very beginning of therapy, it is necessary to consider negative childhood experiences, difficulties in socialisation and emotional regulation. Given the specific features of building relationships of a sociopath with other people, this study highlights the importance of forming a collaborative, well-defined therapeutic relationship that is key to the recovery of a patient. The study also notes the need for preventive measures by the social service among parents, during which the importance of a harmonious family environment and parent-child relationships are highlighted.