Humanistic Correctional Programming: A Test of Self-Actualization in a Correctional Cognitive Behavioral Program in the United States
Abstract:
Within corrections, cognitive behavioral programs focus on the rehabilitation of individuals through the remodeling of individualistic thinking patterns that often lead to deviant acts and/or thinking, which in turn contributes to criminal behavior. The vast majority of research focusing on cognitive behavioral programming in prisons tends to examine recidivism rates. This research is unique in that by, applying a per-test post-test design, this research seeks to measure self-actualization levels in a sample of prisoners participating in Freedom-101; a cognitive behavioral program implemented in several jurisdictions in the United States. Findings indicate that participation in Freedom-101, a cognitive behavioral program, does increase measures of self-actualization. Limitations as well as suggestions for future research are discussed.
Keyword:
Cognitive behavioral programming, self-actualization, Freedom-101.