RT Article
T1 Does a cognitive skills training program for prisoners affect neurocognitive functioning and heart rate activity?
JF Criminal justice and behavior
VO 43
IS 11
SP 1481
OP 1504
A1 Cornet, Liza J. M.
A2 Laan, Peter H. van der 1954-
A2 Nijman, Henk L. I.
A2 Tollenaar, Nikolaj
A2 Kogel, Catharina Hendrika de
LA English
YR 2016
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1884802710
AB This study investigates changes in neurobiological characteristics after a cognitive skills program for prisoners. It was hypothesized that prisoners who completed a cognitive skills training program would show improved neurocognitive functioning and changes in heart rate (HR) activity. In addition, it was expected that neurobiological changes were related to behavioral improvement. Male adult prisoners were included in the study and divided into two groups: the ?intervention group??prisoners participating in a cognitive skills training program?and the ?control group??prisoners placed on a waitlist. Several neurocognitive skills and HR activity measures were assessed at pre- and posttest assessment. In addition, trainers, prison officers, and prisoners were requested to evaluate behavioral changes over time. Results did not confirm the hypotheses. The absence of both neurobiological and behavioral improvement is discussed in light of the measures used, the content and duration of the current intervention program, and the prison setting.
K1 heart rate activity
K1 Intervention
K1 neurocognition
K1 Prisoners
DO 10.1177/0093854816643732