Publications by authors named "Doris L MacKenzie"
A reanalysis of the self-appraisal questionnaire: psychometric properties and predictive validity.
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol
April 2013
Article Synopsis
- The research reevaluated the Self-Appraisal Questionnaire (SAQ) due to past criticisms, utilizing a longer tracking period for recidivism, a different recidivism measure, a larger sample size, and more sophisticated analysis techniques.
- Findings showed three out of six subscales used for predicting recidivism still lacked good reliability, and four subscales weren't unidimensional, which means they don't measure a single concept effectively.
- In a notable contrast to previous results, the study revealed that the total score from the SAQ could modestly predict the likelihood of reconviction.
Social bonds and change during incarceration: testing a missing link in the reentry research.
Int J Offender Ther Comp Criminol
August 2011
Research examining prisoner reentry has demonstrated negative impacts of incarceration on social bonds. However, this research is limited in two ways. First, it generally examines outcomes after release, paying less attention to processes occurring in prison.
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