Cognitive mediators of aggression in adolescent offenders: II. Intervention

A 12-session intervention program, based on a model of social–cognitive development, was designed to remediate cognitive factors identified as correlates of aggression (R. G. Slaby and N. G. Guerra; see record 1989-01839-001). 120 male and female adolescents incarcerated for aggression offenses part...

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Published in:Developmental psychology 1990-03, Vol.26 (2), p.269-277
Main Authors: Guerra, Nancy G., Slaby, Ronald G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aggressive Behavior
Cognitive Mediation
Correctional Institutions
Human
Juvenile Delinquency
Problem Solving
Social Skills Training
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Summary:A 12-session intervention program, based on a model of social–cognitive development, was designed to remediate cognitive factors identified as correlates of aggression (R. G. Slaby and N. G. Guerra; see record 1989-01839-001). 120 male and female adolescents incarcerated for aggression offenses participated in either the cognitive mediation training program, an attention control group, or a no-treatment group. Compared with Ss in both control groups, Ss in the treatment group showed increased skills in solving social problems, decreased endorsement of beliefs supporting aggression, and decreased aggressive, impulsive, and inflexible behaviors, as rated by staff. Posttest aggression was directly related to change in cognitive factors. No group differences were detected for number of parole violators up to 24 months after release. The ways in which changes in cognitive skills and beliefs may mediate changes in aggressive behavior are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
ISSN:0012-1649
1939-0599
DOI:10.1037/0012-1649.26.2.269