RT Article
T1 Evaluating the Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Incarcerated Populations: A Meta-Analysis
JF Criminal justice and behavior
VO 47
IS 3
SP 310
OP 330
A1 Per, Megan
A1 Jacot Sadowski, Isabelle
A1 Spinelli, Christina
A1 Anand, Leena
A1 Khoury, Bassam
A1 Schmelefske, Emma
A2 Jacot Sadowski, Isabelle
A2 Spinelli, Christina
A2 Anand, Leena
A2 Khoury, Bassam
A2 Schmelefske, Emma
LA English
YR 2020
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1767167407
AB A growing body of research supports the use of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in incarcerated populations; however, treatment effectiveness remains unclear. This meta-analysis of 22 studies (N = 2,265, 75% male) quantified the effectiveness of MBIs in incarcerated populations on key psychological outcomes and criminogenic needs. Results from pre-post studies indicated MBIs had a small to moderate effect on all outcomes, but this was not supported by controlled studies. Studies with older participants, more females, and longer treatment length demonstrated slightly greater effects. Results from pre-post analyses demonstrated significant reductions in psychological outcomes (depression, anxiety, and stress) and criminogenic needs (impulsivity, self-dysregulation, anger, substance use behavior, and attitude). However, only depression and anxiety were significantly reduced in controlled studies. Although findings offer preliminary support of the efficacy of MBIs in targeting psychological health in incarcerated populations, further controlled studies are required to examine criminogenic outcomes and recidivism rates after treatment.
K1 Criminogenic needs
K1 Incarceration
K1 Mental Health
K1 Meta-analysis
K1 Offender treatment
DO 10.1177/0093854819891457