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Predictors of Treatment Dropout from a Spouse Abuse Abatement Program

L. Kevin Hamberger

Medical College of Wisconsin

Jeffrey M. Lohr

University of Arkansas

Mark Gottlieb

Meta Star Medical College of Wisconsin

This study evaluated predictors of dropout among men who began and attended at least 1 session of a cognitive-behavioral, skills training oriented spouse abuse abatement counseling program. Based on prior research, a number of demographic, criminal justice, partner violence pattern, and personality characteristics were studied. Dropout prediction was assessed at 2 phases of program participation, during assessment (early drop) and during intervention (late drop). Overall, few of the variables studied predicted dropout. Early dropout was predicted by high rates of police contact for violent crimes, failure to self-report an alcohol problem, and paranoid personality characteristics. Late dropout was predicted by both high and moderate levels of police contact for violent crimes, and borderline personality characteristics. An Age X Violent Crime interaction suggested that young violent offenders are more likely to complete treatment. The overall model accounted for only 7.15% of the variance. Clinical and research implications are discussed.

Behavior Modification, Vol. 24, No. 4, 528-552 (2000)
DOI: 10.1177/0145445500244003
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