Experiences of Loneliness: COVID-19 Versus Incarceration

As the world comes to terms with the realities surrounding COVID-19, media sources have likened quarantine experiences to that of incarceration. Individuals who have experienced incarceration and individuals who have experienced the incarceration of loved ones (LO), have already experienced periods...

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Authors: Lazzari, Sarah R. (Author) ; Wright, Kendall (Author) ; Franz, Brooke (Author) ; Hawk, Alexa (Author) ; McWeeney, Shawn (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: International journal of offender therapy and comparative criminology
Year: 2024, Volume: 68, Issue: 9, Pages: 963-988
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
Covid-19
UCLA loneliness scale
Incarceration
Loneliness
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Summary:As the world comes to terms with the realities surrounding COVID-19, media sources have likened quarantine experiences to that of incarceration. Individuals who have experienced incarceration and individuals who have experienced the incarceration of loved ones (LO), have already experienced periods of time apart. We are exploring the experiences of individuals who have some experience with incarceration; whether they were personally incarcerated, or they experienced the incarceration of a LO. Utilizing snowball sampling, a mixed methods survey was circulated on social media. Survey items included demographic information, questions about incarceration, issues related to COVID-19 quarantines, and the UCLA Loneliness Scale. Results follow similar patterns to previous studies. However, this unique population argues that COVID-19 quarantines are not the same as periods of incarceration. Similarly, future research and community agencies need to examine the unique needs of those who have experienced the incarceration of a loved one.
ISSN:1552-6933
DOI:10.1177/0306624X221113537