A Positivistic Study on Treatment Typology (Part I)

Abstract

The theme of “treatment typology” was discussed from social psychological point of view. The theme was divided into ten subthemes and was analysed in the framework of socialization. By surveying the studies concerning treatment typology, a model was presented to make clear the conceptual framework in analysing adaptive process of inmates in correctional institutions.

Further, typology as a methodology was discussed to make clear the points to be attended in constructing treatment typology which is pragmatically useful.

Finally, some of the theoretical assumptions upon which the investigation (it will be discussed in Part II of this article) was carried on were stated.