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Psychological well-being of incarcerated mothers in the Netherlands

This study explores the effects of motherhood on the mental health of incarcerated mothers in the Netherlands, highlighting psychological challenges and parenting struggles. Research methods include surveys and interviews, revealing high levels of psychological distress among mothers. The study emphasizes the importance of maintaining contact with their children for better well-being.

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Psychological well-being of incarcerated mothers in the Netherlands

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  1. The well-being of incarcerated mothers in the Netherlands Anne-Marie Slotboom & Willemijn van Kalmthout VU University Amsterdam Edinburgh ESC 2008

  2. Prison studies • In debate about punishment two aspects hardly mentioned: • Experiences of those confronted with criminal justice system • Few studies about women’s experiences Edinburgh ESC 2008

  3. Dallas county jail for women Edinburgh ESC 2008

  4. Edinburgh ESC 2008

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  6. Differences between imprisoned men and women • Women more often sexually abused • More drug use • Lower educated • More suicide attempts • More psychological and physical health complaints • Parenting Edinburgh ESC 2008

  7. Incarcerated mothers • Few opportunities for contact with children • Lost their parenting role • No control about parenting process • Anxiety, depression, less self-confidence Edinburgh ESC 2008

  8. Research question What are the effects of motherhood on the psychological well-being of incarcerated mothers? Edinburgh ESC 2008

  9. Research methods • Survey “International Study on Women’s Imprisonment” (ISWI) • 114 questions • e.g. accommodation, (mental) health, work/education, relations with the outside • Interview Edinburgh ESC 2008

  10. Edinburgh ESC 2008

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  12. Results Edinburgh ESC 2008

  13. Results Edinburgh ESC 2008

  14. Psychological complaints mothers-non mothers * p < .10 ** p < .05. *** p < .01 Edinburgh ESC 2008

  15. Backward multiple regression analysis for self harm Edinburgh ESC 2008

  16. Mother –child questionnaire (n=129) Edinburgh ESC 2008

  17. Relation between psychological wellbeing and contact with child p < .05. * p < .01** Edinburgh ESC 2008

  18. Relation between psychological wellbeing and number of visits child p < .05. * p < .01** Edinburgh ESC 2008

  19. Relation between psychological wellbeing and relationship with child p < .05. * p < .01** Edinburgh ESC 2008

  20. Conclusions • Women a lot of psychological problems • Mothers more symptoms than non-mothers • Due to problems in contact with child • Mothers very positive about relationship with child –cognitive dissonance Edinburgh ESC 2008

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