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Pain During Incarceration: Searching for Safety in Hypermasculine Correctional Settings
Duncan Stewart MacLennan1, Gerri Lasiuk2, Diane Kunyk1
1Author Affiliations: Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta.
Journal of Forensic Nursing
|September 27, 2024
Summary
This study explored pain in incarcerated men within hypermasculine prison culture. Positive peer relationships and safety perceptions helped manage pain experiences, mitigating the impact of toxic masculinity.
Area of Science:
- Criminology
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Hypermasculine prison culture creates social hierarchies based on dominance and violence.
- Pain can impair physical strength, hindering status maintenance within these hierarchies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the pain experiences of incarcerated men within hypermasculine prison environments.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using interpretive description and relational ethics.
- 12 incarcerated men participated in 1-hour interviews.
- Inductive analysis of verbatim transcripts to identify themes.
Main Results:
- Toxic hypermasculinity in correctional settings significantly influenced incarcerated individuals' pain experiences.
- Pain led to self-isolation when it threatened self-defense and social status.
- Secure individuals in subordinate positions with strong peer ties felt safer in communal settings, distracting from pain.
Conclusions:
- Positive peer relationships and perceived safety are crucial factors influencing pain experiences in incarcerated individuals.
- Social support and a sense of security can mitigate the negative effects of pain within prison settings.
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