Evaluation of a residential treatment center for emotionally disturbed adolescents

Abstract

This study examines a residential treatment center for emotionally disturbed female adolescents by comparing changes in personality as measured by objective tests given while in residence and by a questionnaire sent to former residents at least six months after release. Two hypotheses were tested. The first was that the girls would be successful when they returned to their communities. "Success" was defined by a number of variables on a questionnaire. Responses to the questions indicate that the girls are doing well. The second hypothesis was that the girls would show significant improvement in their scores on two personality tests taken at the time they were admitted and at the time of their release. A comparison of the mean scores of the various factors on each test showed significant improvement.