Supporting evidence for the dispositional explanation +
DeLisi et al (2011)- found inmates that had experienced childhood trauma, had substance abuse history and violent behaviour history were more likely to engage in sexual misconduct and committed more acts of physical violence compared to a control group of inmates without these histories.
Contradictory evidence
DeLisi et al (2011)- contradicts situational explanation
Supporting evidence for the situational explanation
Cunninghametal (2010)- analysed 35 inmate homicides in texas prisons and found that motivations of the prisoners included arguments over access to drugs, homosexual relationships and personal possessions.
Practical applications
Understanding the cause of prison aggression can provide methods/approaches to reducing
