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International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology
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Classification of Shoplifters by Cluster Analysis

Frank J. McShane

Department of Psychology University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N OWO CANADA

Barrie A. Noonan

Psychology The University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 CANADA

The purpose of this study was to develop an empirically derived multivariate taxonomy of shoplifters by cluster analysis. Previously collected data from 75 suspected shoplifters, including demographic characteristics, past history, psychosocial stressors, and purpose in life measures as defined by the Purpose in Life (PIL), and Seeking of Noetic Goals (SONG) tests were analyzed. The results of cluster analysis indicate that shoplifters are a heterogeneous population consisting of a least four subgroups. Implications for treatment are discussed.

International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, Vol. 37, No. 1, 29-40 (1993)
DOI: 10.1177/0306624X9303700104
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