Perceived Social Stigmatization and Coping Strategies as Predictors of Psychological Well-Being Among Female Partners of Prisoners

Abstract

The objective of this study is to examine how coping strategies and perceived social stigmatization predicts the psychological wellbeing of female partners of prisoners in Ibadan, Nigeria. Using the purposive sampling techniques, a total of one hundred and nine (109) female partners of prisoners in Ibadan participated in the study. The ages of the participants ranged between 20 years to 65 years. Data collection was through the use of questionnaires. 2×2×2 ANOVA and T-test was used to test the hypothesis. Findings indicates that coping strategies (problem focused and emotion focused) and perceived social stigmatization jointly predicted psychological well-being with (F (1, 101) = 13.50; p<0.001). Also there was significant difference between the psychological wellbeing of partners with low (X = 72.76, SD = 10.28) perceived social stigmatization and High (× = 66.39, SD = 7.37) perceived social stigmatization, (t = 3.65; df = 107; p<0.05).

Sivil Toplum Kuruluşuna Bağlı Sığınmaevinde Kalan Şartlı Mülteci Kadınların Göç, Şiddet ve Evsiz Kalma Deneyimleri

“…The consequences of psychological violence can sometimes be more serious than the consequences of physical violence. Psychological violence negatively affects the wellbeing of individuals and can lead to physical and psychological diseases (Mir & Naz, 2017). In this situation, which is difficult to define, it can be difficult to break the ties with the partner who uses psychological violence and the individual's self-esteem decreases (Neppl, Lohman, Senia, Kavanaugh, & Cui, 2019).…”

“…In this situation, which is difficult to define, it can be difficult to break the ties with the partner who uses psychological violence and the individual's self-esteem decreases (Neppl, Lohman, Senia, Kavanaugh, & Cui, 2019). Decreased self-esteem of individuals also negatively affects their social relations and selfdevelopment (Mir & Naz, 2017).…”

Features of the Process Model for Penitentiary Education System Diversification

“…Today for persons in their 20-s and younger serving sentences in places of deprivation do not only have the right for general secondary education and vocational training but also are obliged to get it (Aungles, 1994;Bada et al, 2014). In correctional colonies and educational colonies for young offenders in Russia there are 318 night schools and 547 training and consulting centers, 332 vocational and technical schools and their branches, 563 Labor Adaptation Centers.…”