Program effectiveness of a residential treatment center for emotionally disturbed adolescent females as measured by exit personality tests

Adolescence. 1986 Summer;21(82):305-10.

Abstract

This study examines whether there are any significant differences in the Jessness Inventory psychological profiles between adolescent females who have successfully completed a treatment program at a residential treatment center and adolescent females of similar socioeconomic backgrounds and age who have not exhibited overt evidence of psychological problems. A significant difference was found in the mean scores on several of the scales. Implications as to the meaning of these differences and program effectiveness are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Affective Symptoms / psychology
  • Affective Symptoms / therapy*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Juvenile Delinquency / psychology
  • Juvenile Delinquency / rehabilitation
  • Personality Inventory*
  • Residential Treatment / standards*
  • Social Adjustment