Bearing the Weight of Imprisonment: The Relationship Between Prison Climate and Well-Being

Ginneken, Esther van; Palmen, Hanneke; Bosma, Anouk Q.; Sentse, Miranda

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“…Similarly, whilst related to suicidal thoughts, aspects of the prison regime were not associated with the transition to suicide attempt. Previous studies have documented that prisoners' negative perceptions of the correctional climate (relating to autonomy, safety, meaningful activities, and relationships) are associated with poor mental health [40][41][42]. Although a recent meta-analysis [4] and several qualitative investigations [43,44] Consistent with studies highlighting that exposure to suicidal behaviour of others is associated with the transition from ideation to attempt in youth [11,35], we found that prisoners exposed to suicidal behaviour of incarcerated peers were twice as likely to act on their suicidal thoughts relative to those with no such exposure.…”

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Factors associated with the transition from suicidal ideation to suicide attempt in prison

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Background Although research has identified a wide range of risk factors for suicidal behavior in prisoners, it does not establish who is most likely to act on their suicidal thoughts while incarcerated. Methods Self-report data were collected from a random sample of 1,203 adult men incarcerated across 15 prisons in Belgium, who represent 12% of all male prisoners nationwide. Results One-third (33%) of participants reported having suicidal thoughts during their incarceration, of whom 26% attempted suicide in prison (9% of all prisoners). Factors independently associated with suicide attempt among prisoners with suicidal ideation were violent offending (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 2.64, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.33–5.23), in-prison drug use (aOR = 2.30, 95% CI 1.25–4.22), exposure to suicidal behavior (aOR = 1.96, 95% CI 1.04–3.68), and a lifetime history of nonsuicidal self-injury (aOR = 1.90, 95% CI 1.08–3.36). While related to suicidal thoughts, markers of psychiatric morbidity and aspects of the prison regime were not associated with the progression to suicide attempt. Conclusions Many prisoners who think about suicide do not attempt suicide while incarcerated. Factors associated with suicidal ideation are distinct from those that govern the transition to suicidal behavior. Our findings lend support to the hypothesis that behavioral disinhibition might act as a catalyst in the translation of suicidal thoughts into action.

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“…Previous studies have documented that prisoners' negative perceptions of the correctional climate (relating to autonomy, safety, meaningful activities, and relationships) are associated with poor mental health. [39][40][41] Although a recent meta-analysis 4 and several qualitative investigations 42,43 support the fact that institutional factors and prison experiences influence one's risk of suicide, no studies to date have examined their differential associations with distinct stages of the suicidal process. Pending replication, our data suggest that factors relating to the prison environment contribute to the development of suicidal thoughts, but do not impact the progression to suicide attempt.…”

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Factors associated with the transition from suicidal ideation to suicide attempt in prison

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Background: Although research has identified a wide range of risk factors for suicidal behaviour in prisoners, it does not establish who is most likely to act on their suicidal thoughts while incarcerated. Aim: To examine which clinical, criminological, and custodial factors are associated with suicidal ideation and the transition to suicide attempt in prison. Methods: Data were collected from a random sample of 1203 adult men incarcerated across 15 prisons in Belgium, who represent 12% of all male prisoners nationwide. Results: One-third (33%) of participants reported having suicidal thoughts during their incarceration, of whom 26% attempted suicide in prison (9% of all prisoners). Factors independently associated with suicide attempt among prisoners with suicidal ideation were violent offending (aOR = 2.64, 95% CI 1.33–5.23), in-prison drug use (aOR = 2.30, 95% CI 1.25–4.22), exposure to suicidal behaviour (aOR = 1.96, 95% CI 1.04–3.68), and a history of non-suicidal self-injury (aOR = 1.90, 95% CI 1.08–3.36). Whilst related to suicidal thoughts, markers of psychiatric morbidity and aspects of the prison regime were not associated with the progression to suicide attempt. Limitations: The findings were based on cross-sectional data derived from self-report measures. Conclusions: Many prisoners who think about suicide do not attempt suicide while incarcerated. Factors associated with suicidal ideation are distinct from those that govern the transition to suicidal behaviour. Longitudinal data are needed to confirm whether the identified factors predict behavioural enaction during the course of imprisonment.

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“…The medical and psychosocial relevance of these issues is constantly increasing in line with the worldwide growth in the number of incarcerated people. Investigating the psychological effects of the imprisonment is fundamental in order to reduce inmates' pain and suffering and to prevent long-lasting consequences beyond the prison sentence itself (van Ginneken et al, 2019;Ward & Stewart, 2003). Living in prison is a traumatic and illness-risk experience: Some of the main factors related to inmates' health during their imprisonment are traceable to overcrowding (Haney, 2012), family deprivation (Hagan & Dinovitzer, 1999), fear of the unknown, the emotional climate of distrust (Picken, 2012), and the isolation.…”

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The psychological effects of imprisonment: The role of cognitive, psychopathic and affective traits

2022

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The present cross-sectional correlational study aimed to investigate a set of cognitive, affective, and personality traits impacting the psychological effects of imprisonment. Ninety-three male inmates filled out a battery including measures of intelligence, working memory, psychopathy, aggressiveness, anxious trait, emotionality, rumination styles, and empathy proneness. Inmates' psychological outcomes were conceptualized in terms of mood, anxiety, depression, and general health. Results showed that inmates with high cognitive abilities, psychopathic impulsivity, proactive aggression, personal distress and fantasy, anxious and negative emotionality are mainly prone to ill-being psychological outcomes. Contrariwise, the fearless dominance trait, positive emotionality and empathic concern ability seem to expose inmates to positive psychological outcomes. Reactive aggression and perspective taking seem to impact both positive and negative moods. Ruminative style was unrelated to psychological outcomes. These preliminary results provide an insight into which factors intervention programs should be based upon in order to enhance well-being and reduce distress among inmates.

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Bearing the Weight of Imprisonment: The Relationship Between Prison Climate and Well-Being

Cited by 31 publications

References 65 publications

Factors associated with the transition from suicidal ideation to suicide attempt in prison

Factors associated with the transition from suicidal ideation to suicide attempt in prison

Factors associated with the transition from suicidal ideation to suicide attempt in prison

The psychological effects of imprisonment: The role of cognitive, psychopathic and affective traits

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