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The research project examined the relationship between mental health and selfesteem in a forensic learning disabilities setting in the UK. Rosenberg SelfEsteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965) was used as a measure of self-esteem. Global Severity Index (GSI) obtained from the Brief Symptom Inventory (Derogatis, 1975) was used as a measure of mental health. Correlation coefficient was computed for both scales in a forensic learning disabilities sample to measure the extent of relationship between self-esteem and mental health. RSES scores in forensic sample were compared with scores in the community group to assess if there was a greater need for self-esteem intervention in the forensic group. A correlation was also computed for GSI and RSES scores of the clients∗ in the community. The results confirmed the expectation that self-esteem and mental health would be related. The prediction that self-esteem needs of forensic patients would be greater than those in the community was not confirmed. Implications of these findings are discussed in the context of service development.

Muhammad A. Ajmal . (2008) SELF-ESTEEM AND MENTAL HEALTH IN A FORENSIC LEARNING DISABILITIES SETTING , Pakistan Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, Volume 6, Issue 1.
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