Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
08:13
Using the Race Model Inequality to Quantify Behavioral Multisensory Integration Effects
Published on: May 10, 2019
7.0K
On the move: Incarceration, race, and residential mobility
1Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Montana State University, P.O. Box 172380, Bozeman, MT 59717-2380, United States.
Social Science Research
|May 26, 2015
Summary
Incarceration increases residential mobility post-prison, impacting housing stability during reentry. This effect is more pronounced early in reentry and varies by race.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Limited understanding of how incarceration influences residential mobility patterns.
- Need for research on the residential context post-incarceration.
- Housing stability is crucial for successful prisoner reentry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between incarceration and residential mobility.
- To determine if incarceration affects individual patterns of residential mobility.
- To identify factors influencing post-prison residential mobility.
Main Methods:
- Utilized nationally representative data from the 1979 National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY79).
- Employed statistical analyses to assess the impact of incarceration on residential mobility.
- Controlled for time-varying and time-stable covariates to address potential confounding factors.
Main Results:
- Individuals with a history of incarceration exhibit higher residential mobility after release compared to before.
- This effect persists after accounting for various confounding variables.
- The impact of incarceration on mobility is strongest in the early reentry phase and shows significant racial disparities.
Conclusions:
- Incarceration is linked to increased residential instability.
- The findings highlight the importance of addressing housing stability in prisoner reentry programs.
- Racial variations in mobility patterns warrant further investigation.
Related Concept Videos
02:55Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
96.0K
Humans are very diverse and although we share many similarities, we also have many differences. The social groups we belong to help form our identities (Tajfel, 1974). These differences may be difficult for some people to reconcile, which may lead to prejudice toward people who are different. Prejudice is a negative attitude and feeling toward an individual based solely on one’s membership in a particular social group (Allport, 1954; Brown, 2010). Prejudice is common against people who...
96.0K
01:29Social Identity
450
Social identity constitutes a significant aspect of an individual’s self-concept, shaped by membership in various social groups, including gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Individuals associate specific traits with particular social groups, leading to internalization of these traits. For example, musicians are often perceived as creative, while women are frequently associated with nurturing tendencies. Once individuals identify with a...
450
01:16Segregation in Fresh Concrete
1.1K
Segregation in fresh concrete is a phenomenon where the components of the concrete mix separate, leading to uneven distribution and compromised structural integrity. This separation typically occurs when concrete is subjected to excessive horizontal movement within forms, or when it is dropped from considerable heights or forced through narrow, winding paths. As a result, heavier coarse aggregate particles settle at the bottom, while lighter, finer materials such as cement and water rise to the...
1.1K
03:20The Stanford Prison Experiment
25.1K
The famous and controversial Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted by social psychologist Philip Zimbardo and his colleagues at Stanford University, demonstrated the power of social roles, social norms, and scripts.
25.1K
01:21Impact of Social Context on Individuals
472
Social psychology examines how the real or imagined presence of others influences individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. A key concept in this field is the role of social context in shaping behavior. The same individual may act differently depending on the social setting, due to the varying expectations and norms associated with each environment. This context-dependent behavior illustrates the influence of social roles, which prescribe appropriate conduct in specific situations.Social...
472
01:26Marcia's Theory of Identity Status
2.4K
James Marcia's identity status model provides a framework for understanding how adolescents navigate identity formation through varying degrees of exploration and commitment. Marcia's model builds on Erik Erikson's theories of psychosocial development, focusing specifically on how adolescents reconcile individual aspirations with societal expectations. His model describes identity formation as a dynamic process where adolescents move between different states depending on their level...
2.4K