Statistical Taxonomy of Crimes based on Emotional Intelligence in Prisoners in Yazd Central Prison

Emotional Intelligence may have a basic role in confronting stress and controlling of human behavior. The aim of this study is a statistical classification of the crimes based on Emotional Intelligence level in prisoners of Yazd central prison. 320 prisoners of Yazd central prison were selected and demographic data was gathered through a researcher made questionnaire. They classified into three groups based on perpetrated crimes. The questionnaire Bar- on had been used to determine emotional quotient. Among the questionnaires, 281 of them had been filled out. Obtained data were analyzed statistically. Results showed that prisoners who had perpetrated the crime of unlawful relationship, had the lowest and perisoners who had perpetrated the crime related to draw a cheque, had the highest emotional quotient. The prisoners who had perpetrated other crimes such as quarrel, theft, illicit substance related and fraud had emotional quotient between those two groups. The results of this study can help involved persons in planning for crime prevention by goal directed educations of criminals especially prisoners.