Irvin Nercuit

SOMATOTYPING
THEORY
Is one of the biological theories of criminology and is considered to be
included in the biological school of criminology. Somatotyping theory
is commonly associated with Williams Sheldon. Sheldon's
somatotyping theory established three basic types : ENDOMORPH,
MESOMORPH, ECTOMORPH.
 Ectomorph : Characterized as skinny,
thin, slender, lithe, lanky, neotenous,
flat cheated, lightly muscle, weak,
fragile, delicate, and usually tall;
described as intelligence,
comtemplative, melancholic,
industrious, effeminate, submissive,
inferior, perfectionist, quirky,
idiosyncratic, sensitive to pain, soft,
gentle, loving, helpful, placatory, calm,
peaceful, vulnerable, humble, self
deprecatory, socially awkward, solitary,
secretive, concealing, self-conscious,
introverted, shy, reserved, defensive,
uncomfortable, tense, and anxious.
Mesomorphic : characterized as hard, rugged, triangular,
muscular, thick-skinned, and with good posture; described
as athlethic, eager, adventurous, willing to take risks,
competive, macho, tough, vigorous, and energetic.

Endomorphic : characterized as fat, round, heavy,

usually short, and having difficulty losing weight;
described as open, outgoing, socialble, amiable,
friendly, affectionate, accepting, happy, please, lazy,
and slow to react.