Citation

Kelln BRC, Dozois DJA, McKENZIE IE. Crim. Justice Behav. 1998; 25(2): 177-189.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0093854898025002002

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Discriminant function analyses were employed to predict institutional misconduct in a sample of 128 incarcerated offenders. Misconduct was divided into two categories: reprimands and behavioral consequences (i.e., early lockups, segregation, monetary penalties, and suspensions).

RESULTS indicated that the MCMI-III provides greater predictive utility than does demographic information alone. In the prediction of reprimands, an overall correct classification rate of 79% was obtained using both demographic and MCMI-III data. A correct classification rate of 75% was found in the prediction of misconduct related to more behavioral ramifications. The clinical implications of these results and directions for future research are discussed.

Language: en