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The Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness on Criminal Behavior – Using Different Psychological Variables as Indicators

Authors
Qianyu Chen1, *
1Moonshot Academy, Beijing, 100006, China
*Corresponding author. Email: qianyuchen@moonshotacademy.cn
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Qianyu Chen
Available Online 15 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-509-6_32How to use a DOI?
Keywords
CBT; mindfulness; criminal behavior
Abstract

This research explores how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) affect criminal conduct in people with Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) traits. Specifically, this study examines how these two interventions affect psychological variables such as impulsivity, aggression, emotional regulation, cognitive distortions, and self-awareness based on current psychological and criminological re-search. This study uses a thematic literature review to synthesize research findings. CBT shows the best results in changing cognitive distortions and decreasing impulsive actions, yet MBIs help people control their emotions and develop self-awareness, which leads to reduced aggression and better behavioral control. The research demonstrates that these two therapeutic methods provide distinct advantages that should be used together in rehabilitation programs. The research suggests future directions that include both long-term assessments and customized intervention approaches. The research adds to the creation of evidence-based psychological methods for criminal rehabilitation.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 International Conference on Mental Growth and Human Resilience (MGHR 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
15 December 2025
ISBN
978-2-38476-509-6
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-509-6_32How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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