Research on the Correlation between Psychological Motivations and Behavioral Patterns of Criminal Marking Behaviors in Intentional Homicide

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmsd.202512533

Author(s)

Yuhan Mei

Affiliation(s)

Taian No.2 High School of Shandong Province, Taian, China

Abstract

The criminal marking behavior in the crime of intentional homicide is a non-functional behavior with individualized characteristics carried out by the offender to meet specific psychological needs. Although such behaviors are not necessary steps to achieve criminal purposes, they become the explicit expression of criminal psychology through repetitive and symbolic features. Based on the theoretical framework of criminal psychology, this article systematically explores the intrinsic connection between the psychological motivations and behavioral patterns of criminal marking behaviors, and reveals their mechanism of action as the externalization carrier of criminal psychology. Research has found that the formation of criminal marking behavior stems from the interaction of personality traits, motivational conflicts and cognitive biases, and its behavioral patterns reflect the deep psychological structure of the offender through dimensions such as spatial selection, tool use and symbol presentation. The research conclusion has theoretical value and practical significance for improving the technology of criminal psychological profiling and enhancing the efficiency of criminal investigation.

Keywords

Intentional Homicide; Criminal Marking Behavior; Psychological Motivation; Behavioral Pattern; Criminal Psychology

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