Incarcerated individuals are forced to live in close quarters with others who have committed crimes, leading to potential misunderstandings and consequences if they form emotional attachments. To...
In the world of prisons, there are strict rules that govern how inmates interact with one another. These rules are often designed to maintain order and safety within the prison walls.
They can...
Prisoners' Adaptation Strategies
Prison life can be challenging for many reasons. Prisoners are often forced into close contact with people from different backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, and...
Prisoners have to navigate through a complicated hierarchy system that requires them to balance their personal morals with relational strategies. This can be especially challenging since they may...
Protective pairings are the close associations formed between individuals within groups that have established a relationship for mutual protection and support. These pairs provide a sense of security...
Overcrowding has become a growing problem in correctional facilities worldwide, leading to various negative consequences that impact both individuals within these institutions and the communities...
When inmates are sentenced to long terms of imprisonment, they often face many challenges that can impact their perception of intimacy, attachment, and relational expectations. One of the most...
This is an article about how power asymmetries between inmates and correctional authorities can affect the development of covert emotional alliances or dependencies. In prisons, there are often...
Protective pairs are defined as two people who form an alliance for their mutual defense against danger and assault from outsiders, often involving physical contact such as holding hands or hugging....
How does institutional pressure for compliance intersect with inmates' desire for meaningful connection, and what tensions emerge from this clash?
Institutional pressure for compliance is a common...