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Prediction of recidivism in young offenders after brief institutionalization
Author(s) -
Spellacy F. J.,
Brown W. G.
Publication year - 1984
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(198407)40:4<1070::aid-jclp2270400436>3.0.co;2-m
Subject(s) - institutionalisation , recidivism , psychology , socioeconomic status , prosocial behavior , juvenile delinquency , clinical psychology , developmental psychology , psychiatry , population , medicine , environmental health
Administered 100 delinquent adolescent boys a battery of tests that measured intelligence, mental control, self‐concept and physical fitness. The battery of tests was administered at the beginning and at the end of shortterm institutional placement ( M = 6 months) and again 1 to 2 years after release from the institution. Significant prediction of prosocial behavior in the year after institutionalization was achieved by using tests that reflected mental control and academic achievement. Background variables such as race, socioeconomic status, family status, and previous criminal charges were not related significantly to presence or absence of antisocial behavior during the year after institutionalization. Implications for management and treatment are discussed.