Loneliness of adult and juvenile prisoner influences on psychological affect: Mediation role of control source

Zhao, Xiaojun; Shi, Changxiu

doi:10.1002/jip.1547

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“…In addition, prisoners with a feeling of loneliness were found to have lower levels of self-esteem (Coticchia and Putnam, 2021), increased behavioural and health problems and maladaptive ways of coping with stress (Jozan, 2020). Another study on the relationship between loneliness and psychological effects in both adult and juvenile prisoners in China found that loneliness due to a lack of social support in the prison was directly and significantly associated with poor mental health status (Zhao and Shi, 2020). This explains why participants in our study connected the feeling of loneliness with the experiences of mental health problems and lack of well-being.…”

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“Overcrowded but lonely”: exploring mental health and well-being among young prisoners in Cambodia

Pat

Edin

Jegannathan

et al. 2023

IJPH

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Purpose Young prisoners are one of the most vulnerable groups in society for mental health problems and ill-being. Therefore, there is a crucial need to understand their physical, psychological and social situations. This study aims to explore young Cambodian prisoners’ experiences and perceptions of mental health and well-being, their determinants and their coping strategies. Design/methodology/approach Six focus group discussions were carried out in three prisons with a total of 48 young prisoners between the ages of 15 and 24 years (50% women, 50% men). Semi-structured questions guided the discussions, and thematic analysis was applied to analyse the data. Findings Young prisoners reported multifaceted experiences of mental health and well-being. The majority described adverse mental health experiences, while some revealed better well-being, partly influenced by the socio-economic support from outside the prisons and previous involvement or not in drug abuse. The experience of physical overcrowding without emotional attachment among the fellow prisoners was perceived as the overarching determinant of loneliness and mental health problems, while socio-emotional support and rituals were described as the most important coping mechanisms. Originality/value This pioneering study from Cambodia gives young prisoners an opportunity to voice their experiences and perceptions of mental health and well-being in the prison setting. The findings in this study underline the importance of prison authorities tackling overcrowding to promote well-being and reduce mental health problems. Also, the coping mechanisms outlined by the participants should be considered when planning psychosocial interventions.

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“Overcrowded but lonely”: exploring mental health and well-being among young prisoners in Cambodia

Pat

Edin

Jegannathan

et al. 2023

IJPH

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The impact of loneliness on depression during the COVID-19 pandemic in China: a two-wave follow-up study

Yan,

Ding,

Gan

et al. 2024

Curr Psychol

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, many regions and countries implemented lockdowns and isolation to curb the virus’s spread, which might increase loneliness and lead to a series of psychological distress. This study aims to investigate the association between loneliness and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic and examine whether perceived social support and perceived internal control mediate the loneliness-depression relationship in China. Self-report questionnaires were distributed online in two waves during the pandemic in 2020. At Wave 1, demographics and loneliness were reported when the lockdown was initially implemented in China, and at Wave 2, as the pandemic came under control and the epicenter lifted its lockdown. Depression, perceived social support, and perceived internal control were measured at both two waves. Higher levels of loneliness at Wave 1 were associated with more depression at Wave 2 after controlling for baseline depression and demographic variables. Simple mediation models showed that both perceived social support and internal control at two waves independently mediated the relationship between Wave 1 loneliness and Wave 2 depression. Additionally, the serial multiple mediation model indicated that perceived social support and perceived internal control sequentially mediated the path from loneliness to subsequent depression. A higher level of loneliness during the initial lockdown was linked with more severe depression with the development of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both perceived social support and perceived internal control acted as essential protective factors against depression from loneliness. Meanwhile, social support might protect mental health by enhancing the sense of self-control when facing loneliness.

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Loneliness of adult and juvenile prisoner influences on psychological affect: Mediation role of control source

Cited by 2 publications

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“Overcrowded but lonely”: exploring mental health and well-being among young prisoners in Cambodia

“Overcrowded but lonely”: exploring mental health and well-being among young prisoners in Cambodia

The impact of loneliness on depression during the COVID-19 pandemic in China: a two-wave follow-up study

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