Investigation of Differences by Race and Security Classification on Responses to the Impact Questionnaire Following a Period of Incarceration Among a Population of Institutionalized Male Delinquents

• NCJ Number: 89385
• Author(s): J P Rickicki
• Date Published: 1982
• Length: 131 pages
• Sale Source: UMI Dissertation Services
• Publication Type: Thesis/Dissertation
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: *This document is currently unavailable from NCJRS. Auburn University doctoral dissertation

Annotation

No significant differences were found between racial and security classification groups when measured according to perceived access to desirable social roles, negative labeling, and alienation.

Abstract

Ninety-six delinquent males institutionalized on the Mt. Meigs campus in Alabama were tested immediately before their institutionalization during a diagnostic and assessment period and again after 90 days of institutionalization. During the 90 days of incarceration, treatment activities consisted of a half day of schooling and a half day of trade training. Limited group and individual counseling were available only for those most in need. The finding that no differences existed between racial and security classification groups between pre and posttesting may be interpreted as follows: (1) the treatment did not cause change over the 90 days; (2) the instrument used, Impact Questionnaire, was not reliable; or (3) the instrument was not sensitive enough to measure changes in delinquent attitudes that might have occurred. Also, it may be that 90 days was not a sufficient period of time for change to occur under the treatment program. The study instrument and supplementary material is appended, and about 75 bibliographic entries are provided.