Various studies have focused on prisoners’ self-awareness, stress and stress-coping problems, concerning their psychological and social well-being; however, they did not show detailed information about the differences in these variables concerning prisoners in Addis Ababa. This study aimed to address the relationship between components of psychological well-being and duration among prisoners in Addis Ababa’s Kality Correctional Centre. To meet this objective, the researcher selected 100 participants by using systematic random sampling techniques. A 5-point Likert-type scale questionnaire was used. The data were analysed through percentage, frequency and correlation. The result revealed that there is no significant relationship between components of psychological well-being and age among prisoners. However, the study revealed that there is a significant difference between male and female prisoners in the components of psychological well-being. Keywords: Prisoners, self-awareness, stress, psychological well-being;

This study was designed to address the relationship between and some components of psychological well-being and duration among prisoners in Hosanna town. To meet this objective, the researcher drew 100 out of 2,000 populations who were selected as sample participants of the study by using systematic random sampling techniques. A point Likert-type scale questionnaire was used. The data were analysed through percentage, correlation; t-test and analysis of variance. The result revealed that there is no significant relationship between some components of psychological well-being and age among prisoners. The study also revealed that there is a significant difference between male and female prisoners on the components of psychological well-being. The study suggested that it is advisable to create favourable conditions for the prisoner to develop a sense of good interaction among them. Finally, the correctional centre should develop a sense of belongingness and coordination among offenders to minimise stress and conflict in the correctional centre   Keywords: Components; psychological well-being; duration; prisoners.

This study was designed to address the relationship between components of psychological well-being and duration among prisoners in Addis Ababa’s Kality correctional centre. To meet this objective, the researcher selected 100 participants by using systematic random sampling techniques. A 5-point Likert-type scale questionnaire was used. The data were analysed through percentage, frequency and correlation. The result revealed that there is no significant relationship between components (i.e., self-awareness, stress and stress coping) of psychological well-being and age among prisoners. However, the study revealed that there is a significant difference between male and female prisoners on the components of psychological well-being. The study suggested that it is advisable to create favourable conditions for the prisoners to develop a sense of good interaction among them. Finally, the correctional centre should develop a sense of belonging and coordination among the offenders to minimise stress and conflict in the correctional centre.   Keywords: Relationship, prisoners, self-awareness, stress, psychological well-being, duration;