| This paper reviews four studies with respect to findings pertaining to high anxiety/neurotic, offenders: (a) a 1985-1986 study of fedeal prison inmates; (b) a 10-year follow-up study of the same cohort; (c) an experimental study of state parolees in a cognitive-behavioral study, and (d) a correlational study of sex-offenders. All four studies note clear distinctions between the neurotic offenders and offenders with different personality traits. Specifically: (a) thjey experienced more stress in prison settings; (b) had higher long-term recidivism rates than other types of offenders, including those with antisocial personality traits; (c) were harmed by the cognitive intervention tested; and (d) demonstrated very different motives and styles of sex offending behavior. A case is made for renewed attention to correctional interventions for these offenders. |
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