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Quality of Life as a Predictor of Psychological Distress and Self Esteem among Prisoners

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  • Saeed, Wizra
  • Irfan, Saira
  • Nawab, Sana
  • Amtullah

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Purpose: One of the most vulnerable areas for poor mental health is prisons. This study was conducted to investigate whether quality of life predicts psychological distress and self-esteem among prisoners as well as to look at any gender differences that might exist.Design/Methodology/Approach: This study utilized a correlational design carried through the survey method. A purposive sampling technique was used to collect the data from prisoners. The sample (N=200) included 100 male and 100 female prisoners. The sample was selected from Lahore, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, and Gujranwala jails. The age range of the participants was 20 to 50 (M = 38.12, SD=6.50). Data was collected through validated questionnaires.Findings: Regression analysis indicates quality of life as a significant negative predictor of psychological distress and significant positive predictor of self-esteem. Compared to female prisoners, male prisoners have higher self-esteem and a better quality of life. Female prisoners have higher levels of psychological distress than male prisoners.Implications/Originality/Value: These findings highlight the need to improve mental health services in prisons.

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  • Saeed, Wizra & Irfan, Saira & Nawab, Sana & Amtullah, 2021. "Quality of Life as a Predictor of Psychological Distress and Self Esteem among Prisoners," Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies, CSRC Publishing, Center for Sustainability Research and Consultancy Pakistan, vol. 7(3), pages 751-760, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:src:jbsree:v:7:y:2021:i:3:p:751-760
    DOI: http://doi.org/10.26710/jbsee.v7i3.1919
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