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A controlled, problem-solving, group-based intervention with vulnerable incarcerated young offenders.

Fiona H Biggam1, Kevin G Power

  • 1Department of Psychology, Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Rd., Glasgow G4 OBA, Scotland.

International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology
|December 21, 2002
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Problem-solving training significantly reduced anxiety, depression, and hopelessness in vulnerable incarcerated youth. These improvements in mental health and problem-solving skills persisted at a 3-month follow-up.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Vulnerable incarcerated young offenders exhibit impaired problem-solving skills.
  • These deficits correlate with increased anxiety, depression, and hopelessness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a group-based problem-solving training intervention for vulnerable incarcerated young offenders.
  • To compare the intervention's effectiveness against a no-treatment control group.

Main Methods:

  • 46 young offenders were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group.
  • The intervention group received time-limited, group-based problem-solving training.
  • Outcomes measured included anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and self-assessed social problem-solving abilities.

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Main Results:

  • Intervention participants showed significant reductions in anxiety, depression, and hopelessness.
  • Self-assessed social problem-solving abilities improved in the intervention group.
  • Mental health and problem-solving gains were maintained at 3-month follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Group-based problem-solving training is effective for improving mental health and problem-solving skills in vulnerable incarcerated youth.
  • The intervention offers a promising approach for addressing psychological distress and functional deficits in this population.
  • Further research is needed to address methodological limitations and explore long-term effects.