The relationship of social contacts with prisoners' mental health: a systematic review

Machado, N.; Abreo, L.; Petkari, E.; Pinto da Costa, M.

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2024.06.013

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Volunteering across contexts: comparing attitudes toward volunteering with prisoners and people with mental illness

Dá Mesquita,

Oliveira,

Pinto da Costa

2024

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionVolunteering represents an opportunity for social transformation and social cohesion. Portugal is one of the European countries with fewer volunteering initiatives. Generally, society distances itself from individuals with mental illness and prison inmates, therefore, stigma becomes one of the barriers to social reintegration. However, volunteering can be a beneficial intervention helping individuals in their reintegration.ObjectivesThis study aims to compare the differences and similarities in the attitudes of volunteers toward volunteering with people with mental illness and prisoners.MethodsA supplementary qualitative secondary analysis was conducted using transcripts from 39 semi-structured individual interviews with volunteers regarding support of inmates in prison and two focus groups with volunteers regarding support of people with mental illness. Data analysis was conducted through an inductive thematic analysis.ResultsFour themes emerged from the analysis: ‘Volunteer motivation and characteristics’, ‘Volunteer’s role’, ‘Volunteering relationship and its impact’, and ‘Challenges faced by volunteers’. There were several similarities between the perspectives toward volunteering in prisons and in mental health care, including the need for specific training in the area and the positive attitudes and behaviors of both groups of volunteers toward volunteering with the individuals supported. The differences were related to the characteristics necessary to be a volunteer, the activities carried out with the individuals supported and the difficulties faced by volunteers.ConclusionThese findings show overall positive attitudes toward volunteering in mental health and in prisons.

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Volunteering across contexts: comparing attitudes toward volunteering with prisoners and people with mental illness

Dá Mesquita,

Oliveira,

Pinto da Costa

2024

Front. Public Health

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A Study of the Psychological Well-Being of Tamil Nadu Prison Inmates With Special Reference of AI

Srinivasan,

Rajavel

2024

Advances in Computational Intelligence and Robotics

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The study investigated the psychological well-being of Tamil Nadu prison inmates, focusing on spirituality and employing mixed methods and purposive sampling. The sample size was 518 inmates from various prison types. Utilizing established psychological tool, the study analyzed associations between inmates' characteristics and their well-being. It found significant links between personal, familial, economic, and offence-related factors and psychological well-being. Findings highlighted challenges faced by older and female inmates, emphasizing the importance of tailored rehabilitation programs. Overall, the study underscores the intricate relationship between psychological well-being and the need for holistic approaches to inmate rehabilitation. Psychological well-being is vital in coping mechanisms and resilience, especially in a prison setting. Additionally, AI could provide new tools for assessing and addressing the mental health needs of the incarcerated.

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The relationship of social contacts with prisoners' mental health: a systematic review

Cited by 2 publications

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Volunteering across contexts: comparing attitudes toward volunteering with prisoners and people with mental illness

Volunteering across contexts: comparing attitudes toward volunteering with prisoners and people with mental illness

A Study of the Psychological Well-Being of Tamil Nadu Prison Inmates With Special Reference of AI

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