The relation of age to personality adjustment among DWI offenders
- 1 January 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Clinical Psychology
- Vol. 36 (1) , 342-345
- https://doi.org/10.1002/1097-4679(198001)36:1<342::aid-jclp2270360149>3.0.co;2-1
Abstract
Involved the assessment of perceived adjustment among individuals (N = 75) court assigned to DWI classes. Individuals 25 years and younger when compared to those 26 and older reported significantly higher levels of perceived maladjustment and emotional upset. Sex was related to interpersonal be havior; females reported significantly higher levels of introversive tendencies. A discussion of how age and sex relate to treatment and rehabilitation needs follows.Keywords
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