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I Zukov¹, S Fischer, R Ptácek

¹Charles University in Prague, First Faculty of Medicine and General Teaching Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Prague, Czech Republic. iljazukov@seznam.cz

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This study analyzes the needs of delinquent individuals and psychological changes during imprisonment. Findings offer insights into factors influencing delinquency and recidivism, aiding penitentiary practices.

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Area of Science:

Criminology and Forensic Psychology
Penitentiary Science and Offender Rehabilitation

Background:

Understanding the psychological impact of imprisonment on offenders is crucial for effective rehabilitation.
Delinquent subcultures present unique challenges in assessing inmate needs and adaptation processes.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the specific needs of individuals within a delinquent subculture.
To investigate psychological alterations resulting from adaptation to imprisonment (prisonization).
To compare findings from two research studies and evaluate methodological effectiveness.

Main Methods:

Content analysis of prison correspondence to identify specific needs.
Analysis of content association through incomplete sentence reactions.
Assessment of factors related to delinquency and potential recidivism.

Main Results:

Identified specific needs and psychological differences among incarcerated delinquents.
Demonstrated the influence of prisonization on the structure of inmate needs.
Highlighted significant factors contributing to delinquency and recidivism risk.

Conclusions:

The study provides valuable data on offender needs and adaptation to incarceration.
Findings are directly applicable to penitentiary practices and psychological interventions with offenders.
The research underscores the importance of understanding psychological changes during imprisonment for reducing recidivism.