Stress and Coping Styles of Female Prison Inmates

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Title:	Stress and Coping Styles of Female Prison Inmates
Author:	Partyka, Rhea D
Description:	This study examined the various stressors female prison inmates typically face as well as the coping strategies they employ. The inmate’s appraisal of the stressor was determined and the coping strategies employed were matched with the particular stressor to which the inmate was responding. Minority inmates reported the use of significantly more planning strategies and positive reinterpretation than European-American inmates, while European-American inmates reported the use of significantly more behavioral disengagement than minority inmates. Both mental disengagement and denial decreased with age. Separation from loved ones was the most commonly reported stressor throughout the inmates’ incarceration; however, problems related to negative aspects of the prison environment, other inmates, and ambiguity of the situation increased with time. The use of spirituality was the most commonly reported coping strategy throughout the inmates’ incarceration. Almost all other forms of coping increased with time, except for a decrease in maladaptive coping strategies.
Permanent Link:	http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=toledo1102378183 http://hdl.handle.net/2374.OX/19264
Date:	2001

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