Goals and Plans of Incarcerated Men Postrelease

Jacob J. van den Berg; Beth C. Bock; Mary B. Roberts; Donna R. Parker; Rosemarie A. Martin; L. A.R. Stein; Jennifer G. Clarke

doi:10.1177/1078345816635187

Goals and Plans of Incarcerated Men Postrelease

Jacob J. van den Berg, Beth C. Bock, Mary B. Roberts, Donna R. Parker, Rosemarie A. Martin, L. A.R. Stein, Jennifer G. Clarke

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Abstract

Prior research has not examined the self-identified goals and plans of incarcerated people as they approach release from prison. This study analyzed the goals and plans generated during a motivational interviewing counseling session of incarcerated men who participated in a randomized controlled trial of a smoking abstinence intervention in a tobacco-free prison in the northeastern United States. Using thematic analysis, 53 written goals and plans were independently coded by trained research assistants to identify major themes that included (1) staying smoke-free or reducing the number of cigarettes smoked postrelease, (2) engaging in physical activities to improve health and wellness, and (3) spending time with family and/or friends. Implications for working with inmates to identify their plans and goals to remain smoke-free after incarceration are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	146-156
Number of pages	11
Journal	Journal of Correctional Health Care
Volume	22
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1078345816635187
State	Published - Apr 1 2016

Keywords

goals
healthy behaviors
incarcerated males
plans
smoking abstinence

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Community and Home Care
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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