Personal and Social Characteristics Associated with Perceived Likelihood of Success in Incarcerated Youth

• NCJ Number: 232981
• Journal: Residential Treatment for Children &Youth Volume: 27 Issue: 4 Dated: October-December 2010 Pages: 304-313
• Author(s): Shawn C. Marsh, Ph.D.; William P. Evans, Ph.D.
• Date Published: October 2010
• Length: 10 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study examined juvenile justice literature on the association between personal and social factors of incarcerated youth and their perceptions of future success potential.

Abstract

This brief report presents a study undertaken to explore the association between youth perceptions of personal and social characteristics within correctional programs and perceived likelihood of success on release. Surveys were administered to 543 youth committed to select facilities in 4 Western States. Results indicate low levels of anger expression and a strong sense of program belonging were related to more positive future forecasts for both males and females. Further, high relationship quality with an important staff member and strong social support were related to more positive future forecasts, but only for males. (Published Abstract)