Assessing the links between internalizing symptoms and treatment motivation in incarcerated juveniles

Moneika DiPierro-Sutton, Paula J. Fite and Omar Gudiño

Children and Youth Services Review, 2021, vol. 121, issue C

Abstract: The assessment of internalizing symptoms among incarcerated juveniles is limited. Untreated internalizing symptoms can lead to both problems within the facility as well as a higher likelihood of recidivism. However, more research is needed to understand how specific types of symptoms experienced (i.e., depressive vs. anxiety symptoms) are associated with treatment motivation (i.e., problem recognition and treatment readiness) to inform treatment approaches. Alexithymia (i.e., difficulties communicating emotions) is prevalent in incarcerated juveniles and may contribute to the links between internalizing symptoms and treatment motivation. Accordingly, this study evaluated associations between internalizing symptoms and treatment motivation, including the influence of alexithymia, among detained youth.

Keywords: Juvenile detention; Anxiety; Alexithymia; Depression; Treatment motivation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105879

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