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Adjustment and mental health problem in prisoners
1Department of Psychology, S.S.L.N.T. Women's College, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India.
Industrial Psychiatry Journal
|December 17, 2011
Summary
Prison inmates often experience poor social and emotional adjustment, which is strongly linked to mental health issues. This study highlights the significant association between adjustment difficulties and mental health problems in prisoners.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Psychiatry
- Sociology
Background:
- Rising crime rates globally contribute to increasing prison populations.
- Long-term incarceration leads to significant adjustment and mental health challenges for inmates.
- Prison populations exhibit mental illness rates three times higher than the general population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the adjustment status of prisoners.
- To examine mental health problems in the prison population.
- To determine the relationship between adjustment and mental health among inmates.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 37 male prisoners from Dhanbad District jail in Jharkhand was selected.
- Data collected using a Personal Data Sheet, General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12), and Bell Adjustment Inventory.
- Statistical analysis was employed to interpret the collected data.
Main Results:
- Prisoners demonstrated poor social and emotional adjustment.
- A significant association was found between adjustment levels and mental health problems.
- Findings indicate widespread adjustment difficulties impacting prisoner well-being.
Conclusions:
- Prisoners frequently exhibit poor social and emotional adjustment.
- These adjustment issues are strongly correlated with mental health problems.
- Addressing adjustment challenges is crucial for improving prisoner mental health.
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