Psychological distress in an incarcerated juvenile population

Abstract

Significant sex differences were found for both the overall BSRS-5, as well as for each individual item of the BSRS-5. Treatment programs and interventions should be carefully tailored to address the mental health needs of juvenile inmates in a sex-specific manner using a multifaceted approach.

Behavioral Problems and Psychological Distress Among Seriously Delinquent Youth: Assessing a Mediational Pathway of Parental Monitoring, Peer Delinquency, and Violence Exposure

“…When gender was added into the model, it was found that males were more likely to be exposed to violence, whereas females reported greater parental monitoring and psychological distress than males. While these findings affirm what previous research has found around outcomes for females (Keenan et al, 2010a;Lyu et al, 2015;Teplin et al, 2002) what is interesting is that although males were exposed to higher levels of violence, they had lower levels of reported psychological distress than females. The reduced likelihood of exposure to violence among females may be related to results that showed females tend to report greater levels of parental monitoring than males.…”

“…Exposure to violence is more likely to lead to anxiety and depression in females than males (J. D. Foster et al, 2004). Furthermore, incarcerated female juvenile offenders were found to be more likely to report psychological distress and psychiatric disorders (Lyu et al, 2015;Teplin et al, 2002). Of particular concern, girls are more likely to have early onset of behavioral problems than onset during adolescents (Keenan et al, 2010b) and are more likely to have severe consequences into adulthood (Odgers et al, 2008).…”

“…Recently, research has begun to examine the role of psychological distress among youth involved within the juvenile justice system. As there is consistently high prevalence of mental illness and psychological distress among youth involved in the juvenile justice system (Archer et al, 2010; Burke et al, 2015; Golzari et al, 2006; Hunsicker, 2007; Kazdin, 2000; Lyu et al, 2015; Underwood & Washington, 2016), it is imperative to understand what factors influence the relationship between psychological distress and early childhood behavioral problems. By identifying risk factors, practitioners and policy makers will be able to adequately address the risk factors for psychological distress and potentially prevent future youth offending.…”

Effect Of Using A Peplau's Interpersonal Relation Nursing Model In The Care Of A Juvenile Delinquent

“…[7] mala karşı yapılan suçlara sürüklenmiş çocuk-ergenleri incelediği çalışmasında, ergenlerin %63'ünün en az bir ruhsal tanısı olduğunu belirlemişlerdir. Suça sürüklenen çocuklarda ve ergenlerde sıklıkla görülen ruhsal sorunlar arasında, post-travmatik stres bozukluğu, [6,8] davranım bozuklukları, [9,10] dikkat eksikliği hiperaktivite bozukluğu (DEHB) [7,11,12] ve depresif bozukluklar, [7,13,14] yer almaktadır. Kliniklerde, genelde psikiyatri hemşireleri özelde çocuk ve ergen psikiyatrisi hemşireleri, suça sürüklenen ve psikiyatrik tanısı olan bu çocukların tedavi ve bakım süreçlerine dâhil olur.…”

Dragging Factors in Juvenile Delinquency, Mental Health Problems and Nursing Care

“…[49] 869 çocuğun katılımı ile yapılan bir araştırmada, suça sürüklenmiş çocukların yarısına yakın bir kısmının psikolojik distres, %36.8'inin uyku bozukluğu ve %34.7'sinin depresyon problemi yaşadığı, belirlenmiştir. [50] Santos ve arkadaşları (2012), 261 hükümlü çocukla yaptıkları çalışmada, cinsiyet ayrımı fark etmeksizin çocuklarda davranım bozukluğu görülme sıklığının ciddi oranda yüksek olduğunu bildirmiştir. Aynı çalışma, erkek çocukların daha fazla psikopatolojik özellikler gösterdiğinin altını çizmektedir.…”