The Efficacy of Principle-Based Correctional Counseling for Improving the Self-Control and Mental Health of People Incarcerated for Sexual Violence

This study is the first to test the efficacy of principle-based correctional counseling (PBCC) for improving the self-control and mental health of people incarcerated for sexual violence (SV). A total of 132 males incarcerated for SV were assigned to a treatment group that received cognitive behavio...

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Main Author: Kelley, Thomas M. (Author)
Contributors: Hollows, Jacqueline ; Pransky, Jack ; Kryvanos, Alena ; Bowen, Sarah
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2022
In: Violence against women
Year: 2022, Volume: 28, Issue: 2, Pages: 573-592
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
Affective well-being
Cognitive behavior therapy
Principle-based correctional counseling
Self-control
Sexual Violence
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Summary:This study is the first to test the efficacy of principle-based correctional counseling (PBCC) for improving the self-control and mental health of people incarcerated for sexual violence (SV). A total of 132 males incarcerated for SV were assigned to a treatment group that received cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) supplemented with intensive PBCC and a waitlist control group that received only CBT. Results using paired t-tests and an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) to control for pretest scores showed that compared with the control group, treatment participants showed a significant increase in affective well-being and a significant decrease in low self-control, depression, anxiety, and anger.
ISSN:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/10778012211022783