Abstract

This study investigated the effects of participation in a nonaccredited correspondence-based educational program on incarcerated students’ levels of loneliness, self-esteem, and depressive symptoms. Participants included 238 active students and 169 waitlist students from 38 states. Results demonstrated that participation was associated with lower levels of loneliness and higher levels of self-esteem, but there were no effects of participation on depressive symptoms. These findings demonstrate significant effects of outside programming on inmate mental health, suggesting a valuable alternative to internal programs.

中文翻译：

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基于信函的教育计划对囚犯寂寞，自尊和抑郁症状的影响

摘要

这项研究调查了参加未经认可的基于函授的教育计划对被监禁学生的孤独感，自尊和抑郁症状的影响。参加者包括来自38个州的238名在职学生和169名候补学生。结果表明，参与与较低的孤独感和较高的自尊相关，但参与对抑郁症状没有影响。这些发现证明了外部程序设计对囚犯心理健康的重大影响，表明了内部程序的一种有价值的替代方法。