TY - JOUR
T1 - Principal components analysis of important goals for group work with male inmates
AU - Winterowd, Carrie L.
AU - Morgan, Robert D.
AU - Ferrell, Sean W.
PY - 2001/12
Y1 - 2001/12
N2 - The purpose of this study was to identifi important goals for group work with male inmates from the perspective of 162group therapy providers and mental health program directors. A principal components analysis with an oblimin rotation resulted in eight goal factors for group work with adult male inmates accounting for 70% of the common uariance. These factors included self-exploration and learning within a supportive group environment, group relationship building, substance abuse, learning healthier attitudes and behaviors, conformity, prosocial behavior, lifestyle, and institutional adjustment. Implications forgroup practice and research with male inmates are highlighted.
AB - The purpose of this study was to identifi important goals for group work with male inmates from the perspective of 162group therapy providers and mental health program directors. A principal components analysis with an oblimin rotation resulted in eight goal factors for group work with adult male inmates accounting for 70% of the common uariance. These factors included self-exploration and learning within a supportive group environment, group relationship building, substance abuse, learning healthier attitudes and behaviors, conformity, prosocial behavior, lifestyle, and institutional adjustment. Implications forgroup practice and research with male inmates are highlighted.
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U2 - 10.1080/01933920108413788
DO - 10.1080/01933920108413788
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85008812540
VL - 26
SP - 406
EP - 417
JO - Journal for Specialists in Group Work
JF - Journal for Specialists in Group Work
SN - 0193-3922
IS - 4
ER -