A STUDY OF PSYCHOLOGY AND CRIMINOLOGY FOR A SCREENPLAY TITLE I’M NOT A KILLER

Abstract

        The main purpose of this research is to study psychology and criminology through the creation of film script which emphasize causes that lead to violent behaviors of a main killer including main idea of the movie by using qualitative research from psychology specialists and criminologist interviews. To support analysis result, psychoanalytic and criminology theories are also the study guidelines as well as narrative and social reflection in film theories through storytelling process which lead to social value.

        Results show that there are 3 causes of crime that occurring at the same time which are biological, social and psychological theories. Firstly, biological theory arises from chemical in the body or genetic abnormality which produce the change of nervous system and body process that leads to criminal youth. Moreover, if young people growing up without feeling loved and cared for, not spending time much with parents, having family problems or feeling unforgettable deeply hurt and pressure from regular fighting in the family, these factors are social theory that can affect children’s mental status and cause deviant behavior and crime in the end. In conclusion, brain impairment along with surroundings and mood disorder are psychological causes which came from pressure and mental stage since childhood. Behaviors and personalities of criminal youth derive from experiences and causes mentioned above since childhood such as social behaviors, living conditions and surroundings, social values, attitude, characters, and feelings through interaction.