Readiness to Change and Deception as Predictors of Program Completion in Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence

ConclusionDue to the potentially positive impact of completing an intervention program for IPV perpetrator outcomes, the present study is important in terms of indicating that motivational stage, as well as self-deception, are relevant to treatment compliance. This finding suggests that targeting areas such as treatment readiness and self-deception may lead to improved treatment adherence and IPV perpetrator rehabilitation.
Source: Journal of Family Violence - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research