TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2010//
TI  - Victimization, Social Support, and Psychological Well-Being
JO  - Criminal justice and behavior
A1  - Johnson Listwan, Shelley
A1  - Colvin, Mark
A1  - Hanley, Dena
A1  - Flannery, Daniel J.
SP  - 1140
EP  - 1159
VL  - 37
IS  - 10
N2  - The effect of violence on individual behavior has been well documented. However, the empirical literature surrounding the relationship between coercive prison environments and inmate well-being is limited. This is important not only for correctional administrators but also for reentry planning. Using a sample of 1,616 recently released male inmates, this study examines the psychological effect of victimization and of perceptions of threat and coercion arising from the prison environment. The study also examines whether social support affects cognitions and psychological symptoms and whether it moderates the effect of victimization and coercion. The findings reveal that coercion and social support are related to posttraumatic cognitions and trauma symptoms; however, social support does not provide a moderating effect.<p />
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SN  - 0093-8548
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0093854810376338
ID  - ref1
ER  -