TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - An exploration of the treatment expectations and experiences of adolescents who have sexually abused
JO  - Journal of sexual aggression
A1  - Grady, Shelley
A1  - Cherry, Joan
A1  - Tallon, Mary
A1  - Tunney, Conall
A1  - O'Reilly, Gary
SP  - 80
EP  - 98
VL  - 24
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1355-2600
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2017.1383802
ID  - ref1
ER  -