Behind Bars: Unveiling the Personal, Family, and Social Profiles of Prisoners

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to identify the individual, psychological, personality, family, social, and religious profile of prisoners upon entering the prison in Qazvin province.

Methodology: The research method was descriptive, and the statistical population of the research was made up of all newly arrived prisoners, both accused and convicted, within a period of 3 months in all security and educational centers, including prisons, camps, and centers of the province. According to the census sampling method, the sample size for those who have been in prison for three months was 692 people. Data collection tools included GHQ-28, NEO-FFI Short Form, FAD, Stark and Glock CRS Questionnaire, and researcher-made questionnaires to collect personal data of prisoners.

Findings: The results of a general profile of the demographic characteristics, physical health, psychological problems, personality, judicial, occupational and religious characteristics of the prisoners showed that the description of these results is given in the main text.

Conclusion: It is suggested that the Prisons and Security and Corrective Measures Organization use the results of this research to improve the quality of life of prisoners inside and outside the prison.