A literature-based intervention for women prisoners: preliminary findings

Billington, Josie; Longden, Eleanor; Robinson, Jude

doi:10.1108/ijph-09-2015-0031

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“…These reflected the range of measures used in studies of prisoner well-being. These include improvements in happiness and calmness (Billington et al , 2016; Toews et al , 2018); skills development (Baybutt et al , 2018; Heard et al , 2013; Leonardi et al , 2017); decreases in stress, negative affect and aggression and improved mood (Bilderbeck et al , 2015; Deng et al , 2019; Leonardi et al , 2017; Yang et al , 2018); improved social relations and prisoner behaviour (Auty et al , 2017; Baybutt et al , 2018; Farrier and Kedwards, 2015) and positive changes in motivation, self-efficacy, life satisfaction and self-esteem (Deng et al , 2019; Yang et al , 2018). Reminder letters were sent after two weeks to all non-responders to maximise the response rate.…”

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“…However, our searches revealed a very limited body of literature, both in terms of prison location and initiative type. A small number of studies report on programmes in one or more English and Welsh prisons, including yoga (Bilderbeck et al , 2015), horticulture (Baybutt et al , 2018; Farrier and Kedwards, 2015) and shared reading (Billington et al , 2016). Two systematic reviews/meta-analyses included programmes in UK prisons but focussed only on the effects of peer-based programmes on mental health (South et al , 2014) and on yoga/meditation (Auty et al , 2017).…”

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Well-being programmes in prisons in England and Wales: a mixed-methods study

Turner

King

Mojtahedi

et al. 2021

IJPH

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Purpose In the past decade, there has been growing awareness of well-being and its importance and an increase in the development of activities or programmes aimed at improving well-being. The purpose of this study is to investigate what well-being programmes were being offered to prisoners in England and Wales and what benefits and other outcomes were experienced. Design/methodology/approach The study used a mixed-methods exploratory design in two phases. Phase 1 was a questionnaire survey of all adult prisons in England and Wales, completed by prison staff. In Phase 2, a sample of survey respondents took part in in-depth interviews. Findings The programmes identified in Phase 1 included physical activities, creative arts, mindfulness, horticulture, reading and animal-assisted activities. Prison staff reported a range of universally positive outcomes shared by all programmes, including enthusiasm from prisoners, enjoyment of the activities and being able to do something different from the usual prison routine. However, in Phase 2, interviewees rarely mentioned direct health and well-being benefits. The impetus for programmes was varied and there was little reference to national policy on health and well-being; this reflected the ad hoc way in which programmes are developed, with a key role being played by the Well-being Officer, where these were funded. Originality/value The literature on well-being programmes in prisons is limited and tends to focus on specific types of initiatives, often in a single prison. This study contributes by highlighting the range of activities across prisons and elucidating the perspectives of those involved in running such programmes.

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Well-being programmes in prisons in England and Wales: a mixed-methods study

Turner

King

Mojtahedi

et al. 2021

IJPH

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“…The impact of Shared Reading on mental health and wellbeing has been investigated in a number of studies among various social groups, e.g. inmates, people with dementia, and socially vulnerable groups -with promising results (Bavishi, Slade & Levy, 2016;Billington, Carroll, Davis, Healey & Kinderman, 2013;Billington, Dowrick, Hamer, Robinson & Williams, 2010;Billington, Longden & Robinson, 2016;Davis, 2009;Dowrick, Billington, Robinson, Hame & Williams, 2012;Mcardle & Byrt, 2001).…”

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Shared Reading as Mental Health Promotion Among Newly Retired Men: Design of a feasibility study

Kristensen¹,

Simonsen²,

Holm³

et al. 2020

NJACH

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Purpose: The transition from the labor market to retirement is a critical phase of life. Men, especially, are at risk of negative health effects. Shared Reading may be a promising way to engage older men in health promoting interventions. However, no previous studies have investigated its effects on this group. This study aims to investigate the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a Shared Reading intervention. This article presents the design of the study. Methodology: The study will be carried out using an exploratory mixed-methods design, investigating collective dimensions of Shared Reading and participants' experiences and identifying and pilot-testing effect measures in a before-and-after design. Five Shared Reading groups will be carried out and evaluated, with a total of 50 participants. Findings: The results of the feasibility study will inform a large scale RCT of a Shared Reading intervention for retired men measuring health, social and literary effects and will provide analytical groundwork for an investigation of participants' experience of reading literary texts. Originality/Value: The study is the first investigation of the effects of Shared Reading on newly retired men. It invites methodological transparency and reflection on the design, implementation and evaluation of arts and health interventions.

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“…This -The Reader's Shared Reading programmeis based around small groups led by trained project workers coming together weekly to read aloud. It has successfully promoted reading among groups who do not normally read (see Billington, Longden & Robinson, 2016) and has recently been extended to families with young children in areas of deprivation to encourage shared reading between caregivers and children.…”

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Evaluating the effectiveness of a ‘real-world’ shared reading intervention for preschool children and their families: A randomised controlled trial.

Lingwood¹,

Billington²,

Rowland³

2018

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Background: Shared reading interventions can impact positively on preschool children’s language development and on their caregiver’s attitudes/behaviours towards reading. However, a number of barriers may discourage families from engaging with these interventions, particularly families from lower socioeconomic (SES) backgrounds. We investigated how families from such backgrounds responded to an intervention designed explicitly to overcome these barriers. Methods: In a pre-registered cluster randomised controlled trial, 85 lower SES families and their 3- to 4-year old children from 10 different preschools were randomly allocated to take part in The Reader’s Shared Reading programme (intervention) or an existing ‘Story Time’ group at a library (control), once a week for eight weeks. Three outcome measures were assessed at baseline and post-intervention: (i) attendance, (ii) enjoyment of the reading groups, and (iii) caregivers’ knowledge of, attitudes and behaviours towards reading. A fourth, - children’s vocabulary - was assessed at baseline and four weeks post-intervention. Results: Families were significantly more likely to attend the intervention group and rated them more favourably, compared to the control group. However, there were no significant effects on caregivers’ knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, or on children’s language. Conclusion: The intervention was only successful in engaging families from disadvantaged backgrounds in shared reading. Implications for the use, duration and intensity of shared reading interventions are discussed.

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A literature-based intervention for women prisoners: preliminary findings

Cited by 18 publications

References 38 publications

Well-being programmes in prisons in England and Wales: a mixed-methods study

Well-being programmes in prisons in England and Wales: a mixed-methods study

Shared Reading as Mental Health Promotion Among Newly Retired Men: Design of a feasibility study

Evaluating the effectiveness of a ‘real-world’ shared reading intervention for preschool children and their families: A randomised controlled trial.

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