The psychological impact of solitary: A longitudinal comparison of general population and long-term administratively segregated male inmates

被引:27
作者
Chadick, Carly D. [1 ]
Batastini, Ashley B. [1 ]
Levulis, Samuel J. [2 ]
Morgan, Robert D. [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Southern Mississippi, Dept Psychol, 118 Coll Dr 5025, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 USA
[2] Texas Tech Univ, Lubbock, TX 79409 USA
关键词
administrative segregation; solitary confinement; psychological impairment; mental health; MENTAL-HEALTH; UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT; PRISONERS; CONFINEMENT; SUICIDE; GROWTH; CRUEL;
D O I
10.1111/lcrp.12125
中图分类号
DF [法律]; D9 [法律];
学科分类号
0301 ;
摘要
PurposeThis study expands upon existing research on the psychological impact of administrative segregation on inmates by addressing several methodological limitations in this body of literature. MethodsUsing a pre-post design, this study compared male general population (GP) inmates in the United States to those with up to 4years in segregated placement across scores on the MCMI-III. ResultsWhile segregated inmates reported higher levels of distress (particularly on measures of anxiety, depressed mood, post-traumatic stress, and somatic complaints) compared to the GP at post-assessment, scores did not reach the clinical cut-off. Further, inmates generally did not deteriorate as time in restrictive housing increased. ConclusionsThus, compared to the GP, who showed some improvement in functioning, segregated inmates remained largely the same. Rather than causing significant psychological damage, it is more likely that segregation is a barrier to opportunities for continued growth. Study limitations and recommendations for reforms in the use of segregation are presented.
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页码:101 / 116
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