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Changes in Jail Inmates' Community Connectedness across the Period of Incarceration
Johanna B Folk1, Debra J Mashek2, Jeffrey B Stuewig1
1George Mason University.
Deviant Behavior
|August 3, 2019
Summary
Jail inmates’ community connections remained stable on average. However, younger, less guilt-prone individuals showed increased criminal community ties, suggesting targeted interventions for at-risk jail populations.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Jails alter inmates' social connections, impacting post-release outcomes.
- Understanding shifts in connectedness is crucial for effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine changes in jail inmates' connectedness to the community and criminal networks.
- To identify predictors of individual differences in these connectedness changes.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed 203 jail inmates regarding their connectedness.
- Assessed changes in connectedness to the general community and criminal community over time.
Main Results:
- Overall connectedness to both communities did not significantly change during incarceration.
- Younger and less guilt-prone inmates showed greater increases in criminal community connectedness.
Conclusions:
- Incarceration's impact on connectedness varies individually.
- Interventions should target younger, less guilt-prone inmates exhibiting increased criminal ties.
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