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Offence typology and the interpersonal octagon: an exploratory analysis
1HM Inspectorate of Probation, Home Office, London, UK.
Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health : CBMH
|June 28, 2003
Summary
The study used the 96-item PROQ2 scale to assess interpersonal styles in prisoners. Sex offenders scored highest, suggesting potential difficulties in forming relationships.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
Background:
- The interpersonal octagon model provides a framework for understanding relationship dynamics.
- The Personality Relationships Questionnaire (PROQ2) is a 96-item instrument assessing interpersonal functioning across eight scales.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate interpersonal functioning in a sample of prisoners using the PROQ2.
- To compare the interpersonal styles of different prisoner subgroups, specifically sex offenders.
Main Methods:
- The PROQ2, a self-report questionnaire with 96 items and eight scales, was administered.
- Mean scores were analyzed and compared across prisoner subgroups.
Main Results:
- Prisoner mean scores on the PROQ2 fell between those of student and psychotherapy patient samples.
- Sex offenders exhibited the highest mean scores on the PROQ2 compared to other prisoner groups.
Conclusions:
- The findings suggest that sex offenders within the prison population may have a reduced capacity for forming interpersonal relationships.
- Further research is warranted to explore the implications of these interpersonal deficits in sex offenders.