@article{ref1,
title="An exploration of the treatment expectations and experiences of adolescents who have sexually abused",
journal="Journal of sexual aggression",
year="2018",
author="Grady, Shelley and Cherry, Joan and Tallon, Mary and Tunney, Conall and O'Reilly, Gary",
volume="24",
number="1",
pages="80-98",
abstract="BACKGROUND: While previous research has focused on quantitative descriptions of adolescents who sexually abuse, little is known about their personal perspectives of treatment. <br><br>AIM: The aim of this qualitative study was threefold (1) Describe the treatment expectations and experiences of adolescents who have sexually abused attending a community-based intervention programme (2) Highlight pre-treatment differences between adolescents who completed the intervention and adolescents who failed to complete the intervention and (3) Highlight pre to post-treatment changes in adolescents who completed the intervention. <br><br>METHOD: Thematic analysis was used to examine the responses of 35 adolescents to qualitative questions in specifically designed pre and post-evaluation questionnaires. <br><br>RESULTS: Five primary themes emerged: (1) Understanding of sexually abusive behaviour (2) Support (3) Effect on relationships (4) Effect on lifestyle and (5) Self-improvement. <br><br>DISCUSSION: Findings reiterate the value of supportive interventions, reveal pre-treatment differences in level of insight, and pre to post-treatment changes in understanding, self-confidence and life skills.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1355-2600",
doi="10.1080/13552600.2017.1383802",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2017.1383802"
}