Quality of Life as a Predictor of Psychological Distress and Self Esteem among Prisoners

Purpose: One of the most vulnerable areas for poor mental health is prisons. This study was conducted to investigate whether quality of life predicts psychological distress and self-esteem among prisoners as well as to look at any gender differences that might exist. Design/Methodology/Approach:...

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Autores principales:	Wizra Saeed, Saira Irfan, Sana Nawab, Amtullah
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Publicado:	CSRC Publishing 2021
Materias:	Prisoners Quality of life Psychological distress Self-esteem Business HF5001-6182
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:c3495368d0aa4ccda2d7ccf4617e91192021-12-04T06:34:52ZQuality of Life as a Predictor of Psychological Distress and Self Esteem among Prisoners10.26710/jbsee.v7i3.19192519-089X2519-0326https://doaj.org/article/c3495368d0aa4ccda2d7ccf4617e91192021-09-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.publishing.globalcsrc.org/ojs/index.php/jbsee/article/view/1919https://doaj.org/toc/2519-089Xhttps://doaj.org/toc/2519-0326 Purpose: One of the most vulnerable areas for poor mental health is prisons. This study was conducted to investigate whether quality of life predicts psychological distress and self-esteem among prisoners as well as to look at any gender differences that might exist. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study utilized a correlational design carried through the survey method. A purposive sampling technique was used to collect the data from prisoners. The sample (N=200) included 100 male and 100 female prisoners. The sample was selected from Lahore, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, and Gujranwala jails. The age range of the participants was 20 to 50 (M = 38.12, SD=6.50). Data was collected through validated questionnaires. Findings: Regression analysis indicates quality of life as a significant negative predictor of psychological distress and significant positive predictor of self-esteem. Compared to female prisoners, male prisoners have higher self-esteem and a better quality of life. Female prisoners have higher levels of psychological distress than male prisoners. Implications/Originality/Value: These findings highlight the need to improve mental health services in prisons. Wizra SaeedSaira IrfanSana NawabAmtullahCSRC PublishingarticlePrisonersQuality of lifePsychological distressSelf-esteemBusinessHF5001-6182ENJournal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, Vol 7, Iss 3 (2021)
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description	Purpose: One of the most vulnerable areas for poor mental health is prisons. This study was conducted to investigate whether quality of life predicts psychological distress and self-esteem among prisoners as well as to look at any gender differences that might exist. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study utilized a correlational design carried through the survey method. A purposive sampling technique was used to collect the data from prisoners. The sample (N=200) included 100 male and 100 female prisoners. The sample was selected from Lahore, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, and Gujranwala jails. The age range of the participants was 20 to 50 (M = 38.12, SD=6.50). Data was collected through validated questionnaires. Findings: Regression analysis indicates quality of life as a significant negative predictor of psychological distress and significant positive predictor of self-esteem. Compared to female prisoners, male prisoners have higher self-esteem and a better quality of life. Female prisoners have higher levels of psychological distress than male prisoners. Implications/Originality/Value: These findings highlight the need to improve mental health services in prisons.
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title	Quality of Life as a Predictor of Psychological Distress and Self Esteem among Prisoners
title_short	Quality of Life as a Predictor of Psychological Distress and Self Esteem among Prisoners
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Quality of Life as a Predictor of Psychological Distress and Self Esteem among Prisoners

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