Tyson Whitten, Jesse Cale, Russell Brewer, Katie Logos, Thomas J Holt, Andrew Goldsmith
{"title":"Exploring the Role of Self-Control Across Distinct Patterns of Cyber-Deviance in Emerging Adolescence.","authors":"Tyson Whitten, Jesse Cale, Russell Brewer, Katie Logos, Thomas J Holt, Andrew Goldsmith","doi":"10.1177/0306624X231220011","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X231220011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A disproportionally large number of adolescents engage in cyber-deviance. However, it is unclear if distinct patterns of adolescent cyber-deviance are evident, and if so, whether and to what extent low self-control is associated with different patterns of cyber-deviance. The current study addressed this research gap by examining the relationship between self-control and distinct latent classes of adolescent cyber-deviance net of potential confounders among a cross-sectional sample of 1793 South Australian adolescents. Four latent classes were identified, each characterized by varying probabilities of involvement in six types of cyber-deviance that were measured. The <i>versatile</i> class (<i>n</i> = 413) had the lowest average level of self-control, followed by the <i>harmful content users</i> (<i>n</i> = 439) and <i>digital piracy</i> (<i>n</i> = 356) classes, with the <i>abstainer</i> class (<i>n</i> = 585) characterized by the highest self-control. Analysis of covariance indicated that the <i>abstainer</i> group had significantly higher self-control than other classes of cyber-deviance. Although the <i>versatile</i> class had noticeably lower average self-control scores than the <i>harmful content users</i> and <i>digital piracy</i> groups, this difference was not significant after correcting for multiple comparisons. Collectively, these findings suggest that self-control appears to distinguish between those who do and do not engage in cyber-deviance but may not distinguish between distinct patterns of cyber-deviance net of other factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1080-1099"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13310271/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139098993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maria-Elise van der Sluys, Reshmi Marhe, Arne Popma, Peter H van der Laan, Erik J A Scherder
{"title":"The Effect of 6 weeks Physical Activity on Cognitive Control and Trait Impulsivity in Multi-problem Young Adults: First Findings of an RCT-study.","authors":"Maria-Elise van der Sluys, Reshmi Marhe, Arne Popma, Peter H van der Laan, Erik J A Scherder","doi":"10.1177/0306624X241281971","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X241281971","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to report the effect of a 6-week light-active versus moderate-active physical activity intervention embedded in a multimodal day treatment program on selected measures of cognitive control (i.e., response inhibition, error processing, and cognitive interference) and trait impulsivity. A randomized controlled design was implemented, including male multi-problem young adults (aged 18-27) assigned to either light-active (<i>N</i> = 12) or moderate-active physical activity lessons (<i>N</i> = 11). A repeated measures design was used to examine treatment effects between the two groups over time on response inhibition, error processing, and cognitive interference (measured respectively with a Go/NoGo task, a Flanker task, and the Stroop) and trait impulsivity (measured with the Dutch Baratt Impulsiveness Scale). Cognitive control, but not trait impulsivity, improved over time. Specifically, enhancements in inhibition and reduced cognitive interference were observed after 6 weeks. Error processing did not improve, but we did observe improved performance on an error-processing task. No interaction with physical activity intensity was found, suggesting similar treatment effects regardless of intensity. Results should be interpreted with caution due to several limitations, including the small sample size. Overall, due to current limitations (i.e., physical activity embedded in a larger treatment program, small sample size at follow-up, and low intervention adherence), it is not possible to draw any definite conclusions. However, the current findings contribute to a growing body of evidence suggesting potential benefits of physical activity (embedded in a multi-modal day treatment program) in the enhancement of cognitive control deficits in at-risk populations, independent of exercise intensity.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1100-1122"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13310296/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142477831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correctional Adjustment Among Taiwanese Incarcerated Individuals: The Roles of Incarceration-Related Stressors, Locus of Control, and Coping Strategies.","authors":"Chuan-Chun Jen","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251403210","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X251403210","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study investigates the mechanisms of correctional adjustment among male incarcerated individuals in Taiwan, conceptualized across cognitive (criminal attitudes, prisonization) and emotional (depressive symptoms) domains. Data were drawn from 436 inmates across 27 correctional facilities, and structural equation modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze the relationships among incarceration-related stressors, locus of control (LOC), and coping strategies. Results show that incarceration-related stressors are strongly associated with maladaptive cognitive patterns and emotional distress. LOC serves as a central mediator, influencing both coping and adjustment outcomes, while coping strategies further mediate the effect of LOC on adjustment. These findings corroborate Western theories while extending them to an East Asian context, highlighting the importance of culturally sensitive models of prison adjustment. The study also provides a historical baseline for evaluating the impact of Taiwan's 2020 correctional reforms and offers insights for future comparative research on inmate well-being and institutional adaptation.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1164-1198"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145851096","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arun Sondhi, Linda Maguire, Alessandro Leidi, Claire Weston
{"title":"Exploring Reasons for Non-Engagement From a Peer-Led Diversionary Intervention for Veterans in Police Custody.","authors":"Arun Sondhi, Linda Maguire, Alessandro Leidi, Claire Weston","doi":"10.1177/0306624X231219992","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X231219992","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>UK veterans with complex needs arrested in police custody can access support through pre-charge diversion into treatment and ancillary services. We consider why veterans in police custody disengaged from a peer-led criminal justice diversionary support service in one UK region that adopted a continuous case management approach. Seven hundred and fifty-seven veterans were assessed to have high levels of comorbid health needs and socio-economic harms, with one-quarter (26.7%, <i>n</i> = 202) subsequently disengaging from the service. A logistic regression model using Multivariate Imputation by Chained Equations identified that veterans of a younger age, no-fixed-abode, a history of incarceration, and those from a Royal Navy background were likelier to disengage from the intervention. We conclude that this peer-based diversionary model has some efficacy in maintaining the engagement of a highly complex, comorbid segment of criminally-justice-exposed UK military veterans. The perceived benefits of an integrated peer-based model predicated on continuous case-management techniques are discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1063-1079"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139098992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S A Deepak, S Anukrishna, Thakur Honey, Rao Vaishali, Nayagam Arioli, R Balamanikandan, Hada Bhumika, Krishnan Mathangi, Abinash S Surya, Chakravarthi P G Midhun, N Arushee
{"title":"Indian Serial Killers: A Quantitative Study of Offender Profiles (1997-2025).","authors":"S A Deepak, S Anukrishna, Thakur Honey, Rao Vaishali, Nayagam Arioli, R Balamanikandan, Hada Bhumika, Krishnan Mathangi, Abinash S Surya, Chakravarthi P G Midhun, N Arushee","doi":"10.1177/0306624X261469949","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X261469949","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Research into the profiles of serial killers has largely relied on generalisations derived from studies conducted in the United States and parts of Europe, limiting the applicability of such findings to culturally diverse contexts. The present study addresses this gap by examining the profiles of serial killers in India, the most populous country in the world. Adopting an exploratory descriptive research design, the study analyses 132 serial killers reported between 1997 and 2025 using a database constructed from both primary and secondary sources. Employing quantitative methods, the study examines key variables including spatial analysis, socio-economic characteristics, prior criminal history, and victim counts. The findings of the study largely aligned with existing literature while also identifying certain patterns that are unique to the Indian context.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"306624X261469949"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148521264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sophie Verschueren, Ruben van den Ameele, Inge Jeandarme
{"title":"Multidisciplinary Routine Outcome Monitoring in Forensic Psychiatry: Concordance Between Clinician and Patient Assessment.","authors":"Sophie Verschueren, Ruben van den Ameele, Inge Jeandarme","doi":"10.1177/0306624X261466948","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/0306624X261466948","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Patient involvement in routine outcome monitoring (ROM) is vital for collaborative treatment and understanding differences between patient and clinician perspectives. This study assessed the agreement between patient and clinician ratings using the Instrument for Forensic Treatment Evaluation (IFTE) and its self-report version (IFTE-S) in high-security forensic psychiatric centers in Flanders, Belgium. Results showed concordance in domains like protective behavior and resocialization skills, but patients rated their problematic behavior as less severe than clinicians did. Item-level analyses revealed a more differentiated pattern, identifying more concordance on observable items and discordance in subjective or stigmatized behaviors. Discrepancies remained stable over the first 15 months of treatment and were not influenced by primary psychiatric diagnosis. The study underscores the importance of addressing such differences in treatment to enhance shared understanding, promote feedback-informed care, and support patient engagement. Further longitudinal research is needed to confirm these findings and improve ROM practices in forensic settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"306624X261466948"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148425593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Qualitative Inquiry on Problematic Music in the Lives of Rehabilitated Substance Abusers- From Past-to-Present.","authors":"Jeffrey Lozon, Moshe Bensimon","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251391781","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X251391781","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This phenomenological study explores how individuals in long-term recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) cope with problematic music (PM). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 23 people in sustained recovery after attending treatment centers. Thematic analysis identified three distinct groups. The <i>alternative group</i> received no guidance on music consumption, experiencing three phases: recognizing and avoiding PM's, adopting alternative music genres, and currently remaining susceptible to PM while exclusively listening to alternative genres. The <i>ambivalent group</i> were told regarding PM's dangers and went through two phases: informed regarding the danger and avoiding PM, followed by developing ambivalence toward PM. The <i>tolerant group</i> participated in group music therapy, undergoing four phases: recognizing PM's danger, avoiding PM and adopting alternative genres, developing tolerance by forming new associations with PM, and maintaining this tolerance during recovery. The study highlights the importance of music therapy in addressing musical triggers and supporting sustained recovery in individuals with SUD.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"979-1015"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145558252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sung Joon Jang, Byron R Johnson, Charlotte V O Witvliet, C Stephen Evans
{"title":"Religion, Accountability, and the Risk of Aggressive Misconduct Among Prisoners: Preliminary Evidence of Restorative Rehabilitation.","authors":"Sung Joon Jang, Byron R Johnson, Charlotte V O Witvliet, C Stephen Evans","doi":"10.1177/0306624X231219213","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X231219213","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Prior research has found inverse relationship between religious involvement and misconduct among prisoners. In this study, we examined the mediating role of accountability as welcoming responsibility for one's actions with respect to the transcendent (e.g., God or a higher power) and other people. We applied structural equation modeling to analyze data from surveys with 339 individuals (108 females and 231 males) incarcerated at three facilities in Texas. We found that prisoner religiosity was positively related to transcendent accountability, which was in turn positively associated with human accountability. Human accountability was then positively associated with empathy and negatively associated with impulsivity. Via impulsivity, human accountability was indirectly and inversely related to anger, depression, and anxiety. Further, the other-directed negative emotion (anger) was positively associated with the risk of other-directed, aggressive misconduct. The results suggest that accountability as forward-looking, active responsibility may play an important role in the restorative rehabilitation of prisoners.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"919-941"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138886262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rehabilitation and Re-entry Programmes for Justice-Involved Individuals and Their Effectiveness in Social Reintegration: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Sapna Negi, Debolina Chatterjee, Snehasish Tripathy, Elakeya Udhaya, Dilip Kumar, Vini Mehta","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251409814","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X251409814","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Prison rehabilitation and community re-entry programmes implemented during incarceration or in the transitional period serve as significant mechanisms for facilitating justice-involved individuals in their post-release adaptation. This systematic review summarises various types of rehabilitation and re-entry programmes in prisons and in the community, and assesses their effectiveness in reducing recidivism and improving social reintegration among incarcerated and recently released justice-involved individuals. The database searches yielded a total of 2,333 papers, of which 34 studies were included in the review. A majority of the studies addressed the domains of psychosocial health, access to healthcare services, vocational training, parenting, and relationship skills. Overall, the review indicated that psychosocial and health interventions reduced recidivism while vocational interventions demonstrated positive effect on behaviour but mixed results in reducing recidivism rates and improving the scope for social reintegration. The study recommends adequate consideration of the needs and characteristics of the cohort of justice-involved individuals, as well as specific societal factors, to develop and implement interventions that ensure the continuity and positive long-term impact of these rehabilitation programmes.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"1037-1057"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145935740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Self-Affirmation Intervention for Responsible Parties in Restorative Justice.","authors":"Rachel M Gehman, Elizabeth C Pinel","doi":"10.1177/0306624X251343925","DOIUrl":"10.1177/0306624X251343925","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study tested the psychological effects of a self-affirmation intervention (Steele, 1988) on offenders (i.e., \"responsible parties\") undergoing restorative justice. We randomly assigned 116 participants in restorative justice to write for ten minutes about either their values (self-affirmation condition) or a neutral control topic. Participants next completed measures of two mediator variables: self-integrity and existential connection, and three dependent variables: responsibility taking, perspective taking, and contract readiness. Compared to controls, those in the values-affirmation condition reported higher contract readiness and perspective taking, but <i>not</i> higher responsibility taking. The effect of self-affirmation on contract readiness was mediated by self-integrity but <i>not</i> by existential connection. The effect of self-affirmation on perspective taking was mediated by existential connection but <i>not</i> by self-integrity. Self-affirmation's mechanisms may vary based on the outcome at hand. Restorative justice practitioners might incorporate values-affirmation into the process to foster empathy and motivation among responsible parties.</p>","PeriodicalId":48041,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology","volume":" ","pages":"964-978"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144334215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}