Using social bonding theory to examine ‘recovery’ in a forensic mental health hospital: A qualitative study

ConclusionsThe first four themes map closely onto Hirschi's criminologically derived social bonding theory; however, indeterminacy of stay also arose as a common theme. In addition, the theory was too simple in its separation of elements; our data suggested the complex integration of themes. Our findings may be useful for informing evaluation of forensic mental health services. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research