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Covid-19 adjustment and well-being of the incarcerated population in Kgosi Mampuru II and Polokwane correctional centres: An exploratory sequential mixed-method study (#896)

Wandile Dr Tsabedze 1 , Eduard Prof Fourie 1
  1. Psychology , University of South Africa, Pretoria, GAUTENG, South Africa

Background

The Covid-19 pandemic affected many people around the world. Both high-income and low to middle-income countries need to ensure the health care of minority groups, including the incarcerated. In addition, adjustment and well-being are at stake during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Aims

To explore the adjustment and well-being of offenders sequentially. While we will focus on the general incarcerated population, we intend to focus on the elderly detained during the Covid-19 pandemic in South African correctional centres. 

Method

We will examine and explore offenders' Covid-19 adjustment and well-being using a two-phase, quantitative, and qualitative data collection method. Using a probability sampling technique, the Yamane formula will determine the quantitative phase's sample size. This will be guided by two theories; Transactional Model of Stress and Coping, proposed by Lazarus and Folkman (1984) and Well-being theory by Reker and Wong (1984). Both theories highlight that good life experiences enhance well-being and creates positive energy and attitude towards life. We will purposively sample a minimum of 20 participants for the qualitative phase in each correctional centre. Both males and females will be included in the study. There will be no exception for offences committed. The first phase will be the quantitative phase. Data will be collected using adjustment and well-being scales, followed by the qualitative method's phase of conducting individual interviews. Quantitative data will be analyzed using correlation analysis and the analysis of variance (ANOVA) model. Statistical techniques will examine causal relationships between two or more variables (adjustment and well-being). Next, a thematic analysis will be used for the qualitative phase, where themes and sub-themes will be extracted. Lastly, integrating or linking the two collected data sets from the two separated strata data will be utilized, and themes will be explored and discussed. 

Results

Currently, the study is under review at the College of Human Sciences Research Ethics Committee for ethical approval. 

Conclusion

 The study will assist in developing effective educational intervention programmes

  1. Lazarus, R. S., & Folkman, S. (1984). Stress, appraisal, and coping. Springer publishing company.
  2. Reker, G. T., & Wong, P. T. (1984). Psychological and physical well-being in the elderly: The Perceived Well-Being Scale (PWB). Canadian Journal on Aging/La Revue canadienne du vieillissement, 3(1), 23-32.
  • Please select up to 3 keywords from the following list to best describe your submission content: Coping and Emotion Regulation, Mental Illness, Positive emotions
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