Vol. 3 No. 5 (2026): Julio-Diciembre 2026
Artículos

The labyrinth of human behavior: an integrative approach to the development of antisocial behavior from the perspectives of developmental psychology and criminology

Leticia Adriana Cárdenas Ruvalcaba
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
Francisco de Jesús Cepeda Rincón
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

Published 2026-07-31

Keywords

  • Antisocial behavior,
  • Criminology,
  • Human development,
  • Risk factors,
  • Crime prevention

How to Cite

Cárdenas Ruvalcaba, L. A., & Cepeda Rincón, F. de J. (2026). The labyrinth of human behavior: an integrative approach to the development of antisocial behavior from the perspectives of developmental psychology and criminology. Revista Lechuzas, 3(5), 6–24. Retrieved from https://revistalechuzas.uanl.mx/index.php/revista/article/view/138

Abstract

Antisocial behavior poses a scientific and social challenge due to its multifactorial nature and the various ways in which it manifests throughout human development. This article presents an integrative analysis that brings together contributions from criminology, developmental psychology, attachment and social control theories, longitudinal studies, and current diagnostic classifications.

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