Author
Ünver, Yener, Yuce, M., Bayram, M., Bilgel, N.
Publication Date
2013-09
Publication Place
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Wiley
Subject
Forensic science, Forensic psychiatry, Depression anxiety and stress scales, Multidimensional anger scale, Closed prison
Type
Periodical
Language
English
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Özyeğin University
Library Asset ID
1556-4029
Record ID
cc1e849d-afee-4172-814d-c2e87dc30b05
Library Location
Law
Date
2013-09
Notes
Due to copyright restrictions, the access to the full text of this article is only available via subscription.
Sample Text
In Turkey, prison studies are rare and the mental health status of prisoners has not received proper attention. The purpose of this cross-sectional and descriptive study was to assess the prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, and anger among a group of Turkish prisoners. Two self-reporting instruments (the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-42 and Multidimensional Anger Scale) were filled out by 685 prisoners. Prisoners in the study group were found to be depressive, anxious, and stressed. Anger symptoms and aggressive behaviors were found to be at a moderate level. Prisoners with a history of being subjected to domestic violence in childhood had higher depression, anxiety, and stress scores than those without such a history. Young prisoners, those who had been previously imprisoned, with substance dependency and higher stress and anxiety levels reported more anger symptoms than others. Psychological support, together with stress and anger management programs, seems to be essential.
DOI
10.1111/1556-4029.12142
Cilt
58
