Pausing Mid-Sentence
An Ecological Model Approach to Language Disorder and Lived Experience of Young Male Offenders
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15480867 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dermot Fitzsimons (0000-0002-6544-7482, Queen Margaret University, corresponding author), Ann Clark (0000-0003-0570-9206, Queen Margaret University) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 1225-1225 |
| Publication date | 2021-01-29 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph18031225 |
| PMID | 33573031 |
| OpenAlex | W3127633962 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 35 |
International research evidence has firmly established a high prevalence of language disorder in young offender populations. Less is known about young offenders' perspectives on their own language abilities. The study recruited an opportunity sample of 10 young men in custody at a Scottish youth offending institution who had recent experience of segregation. This mixed-methods study investigated participants' views on their language and communication abilities to inform future support and intervention, and formal language assessment was also administered to investigate indicative prevalence of language disorder within the sample. It focused on their communication with professionals and peers in justice, education and welfare settings. Results of standardised language assessment indicated the presence of language disorder in 44% ( n = 4) of the sample ( n = 9). Thematic analysis of interview data led to formulation of three themes: Valuing Communication, Literacy and Learning; Exerting Control; and Seeking Support. The first theme is discussed with reference to Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Model. Participants offered reflective and rich views on their lived experience. They provided perspectives on features of successful interaction with peers and authority figures, importance of effective communication and the difficulties they encountered. This study argues for additional communication support for young people in the justice system
Developmental psychology · Economic Justice · Linguistics · Literacy · Pedagogy · Qualitative research · Sentence · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Welfare · Child Abuse and Trauma · Family and Disability Support Research · Language Development and Disorders · Psychology
The impact of nonverbal ability on prevalence and clinical presentation of language disorder
Peer Influence in Children and Adolescents
Developmental ecology through space and time
Nature-nurture reconceptualized in developmental perspective
Police officers’ awareness of the speech, language and communication needs of young offenders
The Violence of Incarceration
The Ecology of Human Development
Uses and Misuses of Bronfenbrenner's Bioecological Theory of Human Development
Urie Bronfenbrenner's Theory of Human Development
Toward an experimental ecology of human development
Using thematic analysis in psychology
Patterns of language impairment and behaviour in boys excluded from school
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2025 (2) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |