RT Article
T1 Life After: Examining the Relationship Between Sociobehavioral Factors and Mental Health Among African American Ex-Offenders
JF International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology
VO 62
IS 12
SP 3873
OP 3889
A1 Mahaffey, Carlos C.
A2 Stevens-Watkins, Danelle
A2 Leukefeld, Carl
LA English
YR 2018
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1663383936
AB Mental health problems are 3 times higher among prisoners than the general population. After release, reentry barriers and other factors can exacerbate mental problems. This study of 250 African American ex-offenders examines the relationship between sociobehavioral factors and mental health. Independent variables included self-reported health, alcohol use, employment, and history of mental problems before prison. Covariates included the number of immediate family with mental problems and the number of serious conflicts with family members or friends. Analyses revealed that men who had serious conflicts, used alcohol more often, reported less than excellent health, and not employed were more likely to report being troubled by mental problems. Family mental health history was not statistically significant. The current study adds to the literature by identifying selected factors associated with the mental health of African American male, ex-offenders. Findings from this study can inform interventions to address mental health issues and reduce recidivism.
K1 Reentry
K1 Ex-offenders
K1 Mental health
K1 African American men
K1 Black men
K1 Rückfälligkeit
K1 Ehemalige Straftäter
K1 Psychische Gesundheit
DO 10.1177/0306624X17750327