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The relation of age to personality adjustment among DWI offenders
Author(s) -
Meck Donald S.,
Baither Rick
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.124
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1097-4679
pISSN - 0021-9762
DOI - 10.1002/1097-4679(198001)36:1<342::aid-jclp2270360149>3.0.co;2-1
Subject(s) - psychology , personality , interpersonal communication , clinical psychology , interpersonal relationship , rehabilitation , social psychology , neuroscience
Involved the assessment of perceived adjustment among individuals ( N = 75) court assigned to DWI classes. Individuals 25 years and younger when compared to those 26 and older reported significantly higher levels of perceived maladjustment and emotional upset. Sex was related to interpersonal be havior; females reported significantly higher levels of introversive tendencies. A discussion of how age and sex relate to treatment and rehabilitation needs follows.