Life After: Examining the Relationship Between Sociobehavioral Factors and Mental Health Among African American Ex-Offenders.
Life After: Examining the Relationship Between Sociobehavioral Factors and Mental Health Among African American Ex-Offenders.
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DOI：
10.1177/0306624x17750327
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发表时间：
2018-09
影响因子：
1.5
通讯作者：
Leukefeld C
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作者：
Mahaffey CC;Stevens-Watkins D;Leukefeld C
囚犯的心理健康问题比一般人高三倍。释放后，重返社会的障碍和其他因素可能会加剧精神问题。本研究对250名非裔美国前罪犯进行了研究，探讨了社会行为因素与心理健康之间的关系。自变量包括自我报告的健康状况、饮酒、就业和入狱前的精神问题史。协变量包括有精神问题的直系亲属人数以及与家庭成员或朋友发生严重冲突的人数。分析显示，那些有严重冲突、经常饮酒、健康状况不佳、没有工作的男性更有可能报告受到精神问题的困扰。家庭精神卫生史差异无统计学意义。目前的研究通过确定与非洲裔美国男性前罪犯心理健康相关的选定因素来补充文献。这项研究的结果可以为解决心理健康问题和减少累犯的干预措施提供信息。
Mental health problems are three times higher among prisoners than the general population. After release, reentry barriers and other factors can exacerbate mental problems. This study of 250 African American ex-offenders examines the relationship between socio-behavioral factors and mental health. Independent variables included self-reported health, alcohol use, employment, and history of mental problems before prison. Covariates included the number of immediate family with mental problems and the number of serious conflicts with family members or friends. Analyses revealed that men who had serious conflicts, used alcohol more often, reported less than excellent health, and not employed were more likely to report being troubled by mental problems. Family mental health history was not statistically significant. The current study adds to the literature by identifying selected factors associated with the mental health of African American male, ex-offenders. Findings from this study can inform interventions to address mental health issues and reduce recidivism.