| 英文摘要 |
This study examined the therapeutic processes and stage-of-change transitions among individuals mandated to attend addiction treatment groups under deferred prosecution for Schedule II drug offenses. Conducted at a psychiatric hospital in northern Taiwan, six treatment cohorts of eight sessions each were implemented, involving 49 participants. The sample was predominantly male, unmarried, aged 31-40, with junior high education and working-class backgrounds. Pre- and post-assessments using the University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA) revealed an increase in contemplation (57% to 67%) and a 15% rise in preparation/decision stages, suggesting enhanced motivation for change. However, action and maintenance stages showed minimal improvement, highlighting challenges in sustaining behavioral transformation. Evaluation of Yalom’s therapeutic factors indicated existential awareness, catharsis, and self-understanding as the most impactful elements, while imitation was least endorsed. These findings suggest that even within court-mandated, non-voluntary contexts, group therapy can foster motivational readiness and facilitate reflective and emotional growth. Despite limitations such as small sample size, purposive design, and reliance on pre/post measures only, the study provides empirical support for integrating transtheoretical approaches and therapeutic factor frameworks into judicially mandated substance use interventions. |