The main aim of the study was to examine the emotional experiences of crime amongst women offenders. With a mean age of 36.40 years (SD = 11.12), 128 women offenders completed a questionnaire exploring emotions they had experienced whilst committing a crime. Participants included incarcerated individuals as well as those in community‐based projects. Smallest space analysis of the emotions highlighted four key themes; depression, distress, elation, and calm. Results reflected the circumplex model of emotions but highlighted strong distinction between pleasure and displeasure. Overall, the majority of women reported negative emotional experiences of crime. Understanding how individuals felt during their crime commission offers alternative perspectives of criminal behaviour and a framework for future explorations. Results offer crucial insights for policy makers, criminal investigations, and therapeutic treatment options.

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女罪犯对犯罪的情感体验

该研究的主要目的是研究女性罪犯犯罪的情感经历。平均年龄为36.40岁（SD = 11.12），有128名女性罪犯填写了调查表，调查了她们在犯罪时所经历的情绪。与会人员包括被监禁的个人以及社区项目的人员。最小的情感空间分析突出了四个关键主题。沮丧，苦恼，兴高采烈和镇定。结果反映了情绪的回旋模型，但突显了愉悦与不悦之间的强烈区别。总体而言，大多数妇女报告了犯罪的负面情感经历。了解个人在犯罪委员会期间的感受为犯罪行为提供了另类观点，并为将来的探索提供了框架。结果为决策者，刑事调查和治疗选择提供了重要的见解。