Victoria Liao

Abstract

Few interventions have been established for female juvenile offenders, despite the unique psychological problems reported in this population. This is an important issue requiring greater attention, as there has been an increase in the total amount of incarcerated female youth. Additionally, the trajectory leading to delinquent behaviors and incarceration among females is distinct from that of males. Given the need for interventions targeting female juvenile offenders, a treatment manual was developed to improve self-esteem, body image, and interpersonal effectiveness in this population using principles of dialectical behavioral therapy.

LLU Discipline

Psychology

Department

Psychology

School

School of Behavioral Health

First Advisor

Herbozo, Sylvia

Second Advisor

Morrell, Holly E. R.

Degree Name

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

Degree Level

Psych.D.

Year Degree Awarded

2015

Date (Title Page)

9-2015

Language

English

Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings

Female Juvenile Delinquents - Psychology; Behavior Therapy; Self-Esteem; Body Image; Adolescent Psychology; Self Concept; Sociometric Techniques

Subject - Local

Incarcerated female youth; Intervention; Treatment Manual; Interpersonal Effectiveness; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Type

Doctoral Project

Page Count

111

Digital Format

PDF

Digital Publisher

Loma Linda University Libraries

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This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.

Collection

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Collection Website

http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/

Repository

Loma Linda University. Del E. Webb Memorial Library. University Archives

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