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Peer reviewedGayton, William F.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1978
Examined relationship between repression-sensitization (R-S) and visits to prison infirmary for males during a one-year period. Main effect for R-S dimension was significant for total number of visits, number of medically justified visits, and number of medically unjustified visits. Sensitizers had significantly more visits than repressors.…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Coping, Health Behavior, Health Facilities
Peer reviewedBooth, Raydell J.; Howell, Robert J. – Criminal Justice and Behavior, 1980
Megargee's MMPI federal prisoner classification was used to determine validity with prisoners. Similarities and differences were examined and predictive validity was tested. It was concluded that the Megargee system can be used in grouping state prisoners. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Behavior Patterns, Classification, Institutional Research
Peer reviewedChambers, Jay L.; Ventis, W. Larry – Journal of Personality Assessment, 1975
The need associations of male prisoners are compared with nonincarcerated males. Need association differences were found in all variables studied. (DEP)
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Behavior Patterns, Comparative Analysis, Individual Differences
Peer reviewedSviridoff, Michelle; Thompson, James W. – Crime and Delinquency, 1983
Examined relationships between employment and crime in 61 male misdemeanants. For many, low-level employment and crime were not mutually exclusive, although most respondents were not employed at the time of the arrest that led to their current incarceration. Combinations of employment and crime were more complex than anticipated. (JAC)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Attribution Theory, Behavior Patterns, Crime
Peer reviewedBelgrave, Faye Z.; And Others – Journal of Black Psychology, 1993
Describes levels of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) knowledge, condom use, self-efficacy, and intentions to practice HIV-safe behaviors among 52 young incarcerated African-American males. Although overall knowledge and intent to practice safe sex were moderate, transmission knowledge was low. Peer and subjective norms support condom use. (SLD)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Behavior Patterns, Blacks, Condoms
