RT Article
T1 Does the Experience of Imprisonment Affect Optimism About Reentry?
JF The prison journal
VO 101
IS 1
SP 80
OP 101
A1 Cid, José
A2 Pedrosa, Albert
A2 Ibàñez, Aina
A2 Martí, Joel
LA English
YR 2021
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1750715856
AB Desistance research has linked prison inmate expectations with positive outcomes after release, but very little research addresses what makes them optimistic about their future. Using data from a representative sample, this article analyzes whether the manner in which a prison sentence is served impacts expectations about reentry. Results show that experiencing harsh prison conditions makes incarcerees more pessimistic about reentry, while receiving family support during imprisonment has the opposite effect. Given that the mission of the prison system is to prepare prisoners for a successful reentry, this study has several implications for correctional agencies.
K1 Desistance
K1 Family support
K1 Prison conditions
K1 reentry expectations
DO 10.1177/0032885520978476