NCJ Number
247442
Journal
The Prison Journal Volume: 94 Issue: 1 Dated: March 2014 Pages: 30-51
Date Published
March 2014
Length
22 pages
Annotation
This study investigated the relationship between Chinese female offenders' prison adjustment and their perception of social support using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Abstract
In this article, the authors investigate the relationship between Chinese female offenders' prison adjustment and their perception of social support using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The authors found that social support has positive effects on female offenders' prison adjustment and that demographic factors are not significantly related to their prison adjustment or perception of social support. Of three types of social support providers (family, friends, and significant others), offenders welcomed support from the family the most, followed by significant others (including prison officers and social volunteers). Support from friends (mainly fellow prisoners) is comparatively less important in the lives of Chinese female offenders. Abstract published by arrangement with Sage Journals.