@article{ref1,
title="Psychological and Demographic Predictors of Treatment Attrition Among Women Assaulters",
journal="Journal of offender rehabilitation",
year="2004",
author="Buttell, Frederick P. and Carney, Michelle M.",
volume="38",
number="4",
pages="7-25",
abstract="Objective: The purpose of this study was to: (a) investigate differences in demographic variables and psychological variables between treatment completers and dropouts among abusive women in a treatment program for domestic violence offenders; and, (b) create a predictive model that would correctly identify women at greatest risk of dropping out of the program. Method: The study employed a secondary analysis of 50 women, 25 treatment completers and 25 dropouts in treatment for domestic violence offenses. Results: Analysis indicated that very few of the demographic and psychological variables differentiated between treatment completers and dropouts. However, a logistic regression model was developed that correctly predicted treatment completion for 76% of the sample. Conclusion: Implications of the findings for improving retention rates among women attending batterer treatment programs were explored and discussed.<p />",
language="",
issn="1050-9674",
doi="10.1300/J076v38n04_02",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J076v38n04_02"
}