The Psychology of Confinement: Behavioral Changes in Women Prisoners

Dilsha Selvakumar

Abstract: Prison life profoundly affects the mental health and behavior of incarcerated women, leading to emotional distress, behavioral shifts, and cognitive adjustments as they adapt to confinement. This review examines how incarceration influences women prisoners' thoughts, emotions, and actions, alongside their coping strategies and social interactions within the prison environment. It also assesses the role of rehabilitation programs and prison conditions in shaping behavioral changes and supporting post - release reintegration. Drawing on existing literature, the study highlights elevated stress, anxiety, and depression due to isolation and stigma, as well as adaptive mechanisms like support networks and skill - building initiatives. These insights underscore the need for gender - sensitive policies to enhance mental well - being and reduce recidivism among women prisoners.

Keywords: Confinement Psychology, Behavioral Changes, Women Prisoners Prison Environment, Coping Mechanisms

How to Cite?: Dilsha Selvakumar, "The Psychology of Confinement: Behavioral Changes in Women Prisoners", Volume 14 Issue 3, March 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 840-841, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25319164644, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25319164644