Paul Joseph Frick

Paul Joseph Frick is a Professor affiliated with the Institute for Learning Sciences and Teacher Education (ILSTE) within the Faculty of Education and Arts. His research focuses on developmental psychopathology, particularly callous-unemotional traits, conduct disorders, and juvenile justice outcomes. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles on topics such as aggression, antisocial behavior, and risk factors in adolescents.

His work examines the interplay between psychological factors (e.g., empathy, future orientation) and external influences (e.g., neighborhood context, parental involvement) on delinquency and recidivism. Key areas include the assessment of psychopathic traits in youth, developmental pathways to antisocial behavior, and the efficacy of interventions targeting high-risk populations.

Frick’s publications span journals like Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Development and Psychopathology, and Journal of Youth and Adolescence. His research often involves collaborations with institutions worldwide, addressing both theoretical and applied questions in clinical and forensic psychology.