Talk:Motivation and emotion/Book/2014/Firesetting motivation

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Hello there!! What an interesting topic!!! I had a read and I noticed that you did not include some in-text references. I copy and paste one of them but you have many to check. For instance, how do you know this?: Firesetting usually occurs in secret and it is hard for researchers to collect data. Good luck!!!! --U3074414 (discuss • contribs) 00:22, 25 October 2014 (UTC)

Hi there. I think your topic is going to be very interesting!

I thought this document on Arson produced by the Australian institute of criminology may be useful. (Understanding criminal behaviour is kind of a hobby of mine). http://www.aic.gov.au/documents/A/1/8/%7BA18209AF-C67E-4E5E-9FCD-D5413DCA4686%7Dti236.pdf

Also, I can't tell much from your outline, so I'm not sure if you planning on covering this or not. But the role of "hero syndrome" in arson is very interesting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero_syndrome

Furthermore, the Macdonald Triad of violent behaviour (& fire setting) is also a interesting take on arson and serial killers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macdonald_triad

I hope this is helpful! :)

Laney3691 (discuss • contribs)

Hi there again!

Your finished product is great! Every time I thought "you should talk about this" in the next paragraph you do! It’s easy to read, in-depth, and set out well. Your introduction is absolutely great.

The only edits I would suggest are:

At the end of "historical perspectives" I would just add a sentence saying the modern theories are very different. This will also help link to your next section.

Also, you images need to APA formatted. eg. Figure 1: blah blah blah.

Lastly, under "gender" you say a common motive for female firesetting is "re-housing". What is re-housing exactly?

Other than that, looks great. Great chapter.

Best of luck! Laney3691 (discuss • contribs)

Great topic
Hi - I am doing a chapter on shoplifting motivation and have decided to focus on juveniles and thought it may be helpful to provide you with some info I have come across in regards to theories surrounding criminal behaviour. I focussed on self-efficacy theory, deterrence theory and the theory of planned behaviour. I have used a case study throughout attempting to explain the theories using a 'typical' teenage boy caught shoplifting. I think the use of the case study has helped explain relatively difficult concepts to a layperson and suggest you could do the same. I have listed a few references which may help you if you choose to go down a similar path:

Ajzen, I. (1991). The theory of planned behavior. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 50, 179-211.

Bandura, A. (1977). Self-efficacy: toward a unifying theory of behavioral change. Psychological Review, 84(2), 191-215.

Cottle, C. C., Lee, R. J., & Heilbrun, K. (2001). The prediction of criminal recidivism in juveniles: a meta-analysis. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 28(3), 367-394.

Richards, K. (2009). Juveniles' contact with the criminal justice system in Australia: AIC monitoring reports 07. Australian Government, Australian Institute of Criminology. Retrieved from www.aic.gov.au

The Australian Institute of Criminology website was really helpful, I have listed a report they released on statistics of juvenile offending which you may find useful in terms of stats related to arson. I hope this was helpful. Good luck :) U3030139 (discuss • contribs) 10:56, 20 October 2014 (UTC)

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Hi there, This is a really interesting topic and your chapter is easy to read with lots of good information CheersSoneill90 (discuss • contribs) 03:33, 26 October 2014 (UTC)

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