Dissertations and Theses @ UNI
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Keywords
Adolescent psychotherapy--Residential treatment--Iowa; Juvenile delinquents--Rehabilitation--Iowa; Adolescent psychotherapy--Residential treatment; Juvenile delinquents--Rehabilitation; Iowa;
Abstract
The expressed satisfaction of youth in placement in residential treatment centers (RTCs) has not been utilized for maximum benefit. A survey of the consumer's satisfaction with the programs in which they were placed was conducted. Eight of 18 treatment centers participated with a total of 65 surveys completed. Youth ages 12 to 17 in placement in RTCs in Iowa, were randomly selected to respond to 10 questions regarding their level of satisfaction with the program at the center in which they were placed. In general the youth were satisfied with the programs and the staff with whom they worked. They showed a strong desire to be a part of the treatment process. It was proposed that their involvement in the planning process would increase their willingness to participate in treatment. Reasons for nonparticipation in the study by programs were discussed. These included confidentiality, who had access to the results, and fear of loss of funding. Recommendations to increase involvement of the youth in the process were made. The youth need to be involved because it increases participation, may increase retention of behavior changes made while in the program, and for accountability purposes.
Year of Submission
1992
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services
First Advisor
Robert Long
Second Advisor
Pat Fultz
Third Advisor
Dennis Cryer
Date Original
1992
Object Description
1 PDF file (57 leaves)
Copyright
©1992 David Allen Gates
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Gates, David Allen, "A Survey of Consumer Satisfaction in Residential Treatment Centers in Iowa" (1992). Dissertations and Theses @ UNI. 2724.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/etd/2724
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