TY - JOUR
T1 - The efficacy of an integrated theoretical approach to group psychotherapy for male inmates
AU - Morgan, Robert D.
AU - Winterowd, Carrie L.
AU - Fuqua, Dale R.
PY - 1999
Y1 - 1999
N2 - To assess the efficacy of an interpersonal process-oriented and cognitive-behavioral group psychotherapy program, 36 incarcerated male adults were assigned to either a treatment group (n = 20) or a no treatment control group (n = 16). Outcome measures consisted of paper-pencil self-report instruments, institutional behavioral data, and structured interviews with the group therapists (n = 3). Results indicated no significant changes in inmates' level of defensiveness, empathy, or institutional behavior; however, the inmates reported universally positive reactions to the treatment program. The group therapists also perceived the treatment program as efficacious, particularly in fostering a cohesive group atmosphere and increasing inmate responsibility for group leadership. Implications for practice and research are discussed.
AB - To assess the efficacy of an interpersonal process-oriented and cognitive-behavioral group psychotherapy program, 36 incarcerated male adults were assigned to either a treatment group (n = 20) or a no treatment control group (n = 16). Outcome measures consisted of paper-pencil self-report instruments, institutional behavioral data, and structured interviews with the group therapists (n = 3). Results indicated no significant changes in inmates' level of defensiveness, empathy, or institutional behavior; however, the inmates reported universally positive reactions to the treatment program. The group therapists also perceived the treatment program as efficacious, particularly in fostering a cohesive group atmosphere and increasing inmate responsibility for group leadership. Implications for practice and research are discussed.
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U2 - 10.1023/A:1021969118113
DO - 10.1023/A:1021969118113
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0033450915
SN - 0022-0116
VL - 29
SP - 203
EP - 222
JO - Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy
JF - Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy
IS - 3
ER -