Motivational Interviewing Intervention and Recidivism in Lifetime Imprisoned Inmates: An Experimental Study

Authors

  • Atif Rasool Department of Clinical Psychology, Riphah International University Lahore Author
  • Shirmeen Ijaz Department of Clinical Psychology, Riphah International University Lahore Author
  • Saira Majid Department Clinical Psychology, Superior University Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Ayesha Zafar Department of Clinical Psychology, Superior Universality Lahore, Pakistan Author
  • Amjad Rasool Department of Sociology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59075/ks9kzz18

Keywords:

Motivational interviewing intervention, Recidivism, Experimental Study, Self-Appraisal questionnaire (SAQ), Lifetime imprisonment.

Abstract

The research aimed to find out the effects of a motivational interviewing intervention on the recidivist behavior of imprisoned inmates. The study followed a qualitative approach, and a quasi-experimental design was used. The sample was selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria from Kot Lakhpat Jail, Lahore, and Central Jail, Sahiwal. A self-appraisal questionnaire (SAQ) was used to collect information from six male respondents (n=6) who had been imprisoned for their entire lives. The data was gathered through eight sessions periodically conducted with each respondent. The data was analyzed on SPSS, and the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test was used for data analysis. The study findings show a significant positive effect of a motivational intervention on recidivist and antisocial behaviors. It is proposed that motivational interviewing can be promulgated as an effective technique to bring positive change among people with recurrent criminal tendencies.

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Published

2025-01-27

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