Readiness for change as a predictor of treatment effectiveness: An application of the transtheoretical model.

Clinical research suggests that adolescent offenders often do not view their criminal behaviors as problematic and, therefore, are not motivated for treatment. Although customarily defined as a static characteristic, the transtheoretical model (TTM) proposes treatment amenability is dynamic and can...

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Main Author: Jordan, Mandy J.
Other Authors: Rogers, Richard, 1950-
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of North Texas 2008
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Online Access:https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9079/
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spelling ndltd-unt.edu-info-ark-67531-metadc90792017-03-21T05:36:50Z Readiness for change as a predictor of treatment effectiveness: An application of the transtheoretical model. Jordan, Mandy J. treatment amenability transtheoretical model Juvenile offenders Juvenile delinquents -- Psychology. Motivation (Psychology) Clinical research suggests that adolescent offenders often do not view their criminal behaviors as problematic and, therefore, are not motivated for treatment. Although customarily defined as a static characteristic, the transtheoretical model (TTM) proposes treatment amenability is dynamic and can be achieved through tailored interventions that motivate individuals for treatment. The current study examines the predictive validity of TTM measures for adolescent offenders at a maximum security correctional facility. In particular, the Stages of Change Scale (SOCS) and Decisional Balance for Adolescent Offenders (DBS-AO) were compared with a more traditional assessment tool utilized in evaluating treatment amenability of juvenile offenders (i.e., Risk-Sophistication-Treatment Inventory; RSTI). One hundred adolescent offenders from the Gainesville State School completed two waves of data collection with a 3-month time interval. Information was collected on offenders' treatment progress between waves. Consistent with TTM research, predictors of treatment progress included low scores on the Cons scale on the DBS-AO and on the Precontemplation scale on the SOCS. Participants in the most advanced levels of treatment also scored high on the Sophistication-Maturity scale on the RSTI and the Impression Management scale on the Paulhus Deception Scale. University of North Texas Rogers, Richard, 1950- Sewell, Kenneth W. Cox, Randall J. 2008-08 Thesis or Dissertation Text oclc: 327967637 https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc9079/ ark: ark:/67531/metadc9079 English Public Copyright Jordan, Mandy J. Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.
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topic treatment amenability
transtheoretical model
Juvenile offenders
Juvenile delinquents -- Psychology.
Motivation (Psychology)
spellingShingle treatment amenability
transtheoretical model
Juvenile offenders
Juvenile delinquents -- Psychology.
Motivation (Psychology)
Jordan, Mandy J.
Readiness for change as a predictor of treatment effectiveness: An application of the transtheoretical model.
description Clinical research suggests that adolescent offenders often do not view their criminal behaviors as problematic and, therefore, are not motivated for treatment. Although customarily defined as a static characteristic, the transtheoretical model (TTM) proposes treatment amenability is dynamic and can be achieved through tailored interventions that motivate individuals for treatment. The current study examines the predictive validity of TTM measures for adolescent offenders at a maximum security correctional facility. In particular, the Stages of Change Scale (SOCS) and Decisional Balance for Adolescent Offenders (DBS-AO) were compared with a more traditional assessment tool utilized in evaluating treatment amenability of juvenile offenders (i.e., Risk-Sophistication-Treatment Inventory; RSTI). One hundred adolescent offenders from the Gainesville State School completed two waves of data collection with a 3-month time interval. Information was collected on offenders' treatment progress between waves. Consistent with TTM research, predictors of treatment progress included low scores on the Cons scale on the DBS-AO and on the Precontemplation scale on the SOCS. Participants in the most advanced levels of treatment also scored high on the Sophistication-Maturity scale on the RSTI and the Impression Management scale on the Paulhus Deception Scale.
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title Readiness for change as a predictor of treatment effectiveness: An application of the transtheoretical model.
title_short Readiness for change as a predictor of treatment effectiveness: An application of the transtheoretical model.
title_full Readiness for change as a predictor of treatment effectiveness: An application of the transtheoretical model.
title_fullStr Readiness for change as a predictor of treatment effectiveness: An application of the transtheoretical model.
title_full_unstemmed Readiness for change as a predictor of treatment effectiveness: An application of the transtheoretical model.
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