Date of Award
1999
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Psychology
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
John Stevenson
Abstract
The increasing number of incarcerated women in the United States has created the necessity to better understand the needs of this population, so that successful correctional programs can be implemented. Programs that address these needs and are aimed at increasing relevant skills have been linked with program effectiveness. However, increasing skills alone is not enough. If these women leave prison without the necessary self-efficacy, it is likely that they will not attempt to perform these skills after release. The objective of this research was to develop a self-report questionnaire to measure self-efficacy in this population. The Self-Efficacy for Incarcerated Women (SIW) Scale yielded five coherent factors, representing different domains of self-efficacy: vocational, substance abuse treatment, relationship, release issues, and parenting. Ultimately, this scale could be used as one form of assessment for targeted intervention programs offered to female prisoners.
Recommended Citation
Hevey, Cheryl, "Assessing Self-Efficacy Among Incarcerated Women: Scale Development and Psychemetric Properties" (1999). Open Access Master's Theses. Paper 1636.
https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/theses/1636
Terms of Use
All rights reserved under copyright.