Personality Assessment Inventory Scores as Predictors of Treatment Compliance and Misconduct Among Sex Offenders Participating in Community-Based Treatment

• NCJ Number: 244272
• Journal: Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice Volume: 13 Issue: 3 Dated: May-June 2013 Pages: 192-203
• Author(s): Amy B. Percosky, M.A.; Marcus T. Boccaccini, Ph.D.; Brian S. Bitting, M.A.; Paul M. Hamilton, Ph.D.
• Date Published: June 2013
• Length: 12 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study examined the ability of the Personality Assessment Inventory scores to predict noncompliance and probation revocations among a sample of sex offenders.

Abstract

This study examined the ability of the Personality Assessment Inventory scores to predict noncompliance and probation revocations among a sample of sex offenders mandated to participate in community-based treatment. Scores on the Borderline Features (BOR) scale and subscales were the strongest predictors of noncompliance, with effect sizes as large as d = 1.50, outperforming scores on scales designed to predict treatment rejection and antisocial traits. Relatively low BOR cut scores (e.g., 50T, 55T) appeared to be most useful for identifying those at risk for noncompliance, suggesting that those with even moderate levels of borderline or personality disorder traits may be at risk for noncompliance. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.