Research and analysis

Development and validation of a screening assessment of psychosocial maturity for adult males convicted of crime

This analytical summary describes the research behind the development and validation of a screening tool for psychosocial maturity for adult males who were serving prison sentences.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Published: 30 November 2017

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Development and validation of a screening assessment of psychosocial maturity for adult males convicted of crime

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Psychosocial maturation describes the process of the development of attributes that optimise personal growth and socialisation. Psychosocial immaturity is strongly related to youth and criminality, while psychosocial maturity is associated with desistance from crime. This research describes the development and validation of a psychosocial maturity screening tool for young adult men (18+) convicted of crime, in order to better understand the needs of this group and to improve targeting and provision of services.

Published 30 November 2017