Individual and environmental contributors to psychological distress during imprisonment

People in prison bear a higher burden of psychiatric morbidity compared with the general population. This study examined the extent to which individual and environmental factors contribute to poor mental health during imprisonment. Participants comprised 1296 randomly selected adults in 15 Belgian p...

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Authors: Favril, Louis (Author) ; Ginneken, Esther F. J. C. van 1987- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: European journal of criminology
Year: 2024, Volume: 21, Issue: 3, Pages: [350]-369
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Keywords:
Prison
Mental Health
Importation
Deprivation
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Summary:People in prison bear a higher burden of psychiatric morbidity compared with the general population. This study examined the extent to which individual and environmental factors contribute to poor mental health during imprisonment. Participants comprised 1296 randomly selected adults in 15 Belgian prisons. Psychological distress was more common in women than men and peaked during the early stages of imprisonment. In addition to having a history of mental disorder, low levels of perceived autonomy, safety, and social support were independently associated with experiencing distress. These findings underscore the importance of considering the prison environment in policies to improve the mental health of incarcerated individuals.
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 365-369
ISSN:1477-3708