Abstract
The paper deals with results of research, realized within the grant project GACR No. 406/09/0367 “Development, validation and standardization of instrument diagnosing antisocial behavior.” As results of negative events during childhood and adolescence, especially psychological abuse and privation, in practice we can observe generally lower level of adaptability in individuals who were exposed to these stressful situations. They show a general problem of self actualization through acceptable societal means.
These adjustment problems may have different forms of behavioral disorders and may often develop into various forms of antisocial behavior. The most important include impulsivity and aggression, addictive behavior, delinquency and crime.
The prognosis for change is unfortunately not positive. The findings basically indicate the symptoms of enduring personality disorder as a result of trauma during childhood and adolescence.
As one possibility of solution, but with uncertain prospects, is long-term psychotherapy. This should not be focused only on the correction of antisocial behavior, but should strive to compensate the original underlying cause.