Mental Health Assessment of South Korean Adults on Probation
Psychiatry Investigation
;
: 719-726, 2017.
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in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-16971
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The association of offender mental illness (including those on probation) with crime has long been the subject of social interest; however, systematic management has been insufficient. The study purpose was to analyze mental illness prevalence, proportion of first offenses and recidivism with the mental illness of those on probation.METHODS:
A total of 206 adults on probation were divided into groups (first offenders and repeat offenders) and they completed self-report instruments and clinical interviews designed to diagnose mental illness.RESULTS:
The mental illness prevalence among those on probation was considerably higher than that of the general population, and having mental illness was related to re-sentencing probation or recidivism. In particular, alcohol use disorder, major depressive episode, manic/hypomanic episode, and antisocial personality disorder were shown to affect recidivism.CONCLUSION:
To achieve the ultimate purpose of probation, social and systematic intervention on a mental health and medical basis may be required.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Mental Health
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Prevalence
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Crime
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Depressive Disorder, Major
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Criminals
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Mental Disorders
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prevalence study
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Psychiatry Investigation
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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