Ming Chuan University Department of Criminal Justice

Wang, Po-Chi associate professor was interviewed by the United Daily News	2022/6/16

A fire burns 8 families to death. Scholars reveal the characteristics of the arsonist: "He has a high sense of frustration. " Chen Nan also admits to arson. Scholars have analyzed that the suspect usually gambles, owes debts, and often takes money from his family, which is in line with potential arson factors such as high frustration and low self-esteem. It is judged that after being reprimanded by his parents, he felt excessive hostility and committed the crime. If relatives and friends are in a similar situation, in addition to being more caring, assisting in medical treatment, etc., you can also avoid hoarding flammable materials. Wang, Po-Chi, associate professor of the Department of Criminal Justice of Ming Chuan University , pointed out that in addition to mental disorders, potential arsonists usually have symptoms such as poor social adaptation, poor social skills, and poor interpersonal relationships. They usually have a more cynical personality, and impulsive arsonists , with high frustration, low self-esteem, low self-control and other characteristics. Wang, Po-Chi said that according to reports, the suspect Chen Nan usually gambles, owes debts, and has unstable employment. On the night of the incident, not only was he rejected for money, but he was reprimanded by his parents, which may have led to the emergence of a "hostile attribution model", where he overinterpreted his parents' well-meaning persuasion and felt too much hostility, so he committed the crime impulsively. Wang, Po-Chi said that although arson is generally classified as one of violent crimes, it requires less physical strength, and tools such as matches and fuel are cheap and readily available. One person can complete the crime, and the age group is wider. Relatives and friends are in similar situations, in addition to giving more psychological care, medical assistance, etc., they can also avoid hoarding flammable materials at home and keep an eye on trends.

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