Mother Daughter Dyadic Therapy Reduces Recidivism in Delinquent Adolescents
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Authors
McKey, Carolyn J.
Issue Date
2006
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Thesis
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en_US
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This study of female adolescent delinquency focuses on the role of mother daughter
dyadic therapy (MDDT) on recidivism. Over the course of 6 months, participants (n=
1 06) were treated with MDDT, with a Motivational Interview trained, Master's level
psychologist, one hour per week. Communication activities were used to enhance mother
daughter problem solving. The activities also encouraged active listening. Each MDDT
session ended with the assignment of a new activity for the mother and daughter to do
before the next therapy session. Participants in the control group completed their most
recent probation sentence which included meeting with their probation officer (PO) 2
times a month. The mothers in the control sample reported over the phone to their
daughter's PO bi-monthly, regarding their daughter's progress. Additionally, researchers
reviewed participants' delinquent record of offenses, found in the Colorado Department
of Juvenile Justice, and the participants' school reports to detect any abnormalities.
MDDT was predicted to reduce recidivism and increase supportive relationships between
the delinquent adolescents and their mothers.
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iv, 27 p.
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