EXPLORİNG THE PSYCHOLOGİCAL ASPECTS OF MURDER

The psychological study of murder is a field that focuses on analyzing the causes of the crime of murder, the personality, motives and behavior of the criminal from psychological aspects. The aim of this research is to understand the inner world of the criminal and his social, emotional and psychological state from a broader perspective than just the legal and physical analysis of the crime of murder. The psychological study of murder examines factors such as the personality disorders of the criminal, psychopathology, emotional disorders, childhood traumas and the influence of the social environment. Psychological approaches show that murder is related to the internal conflicts of the criminal, social pressures and motivation. For example, attention is paid to cases such as psychopaths committing crimes without empathy and a sense of conscience, or emotionally disturbed people showing aggressive behavior. This field also helps to create a psychological profile of individuals who commit murder, understand their motives and behavior, and allows the development of more effective approaches to crime prevention. Key words: murder, psychological analysis, criminal psychology, causes of murder, psychology of the murderer