In this study, the effect of substance abuse disorder on self-esteem and loneliness in
prisoners, the relationship between the self-esteem and loneliness levels of the prisoners
and the demographic variables that are thought to affect on self-esteem and loneliness
were examined. Study sample included 161 prisoners in Samsun Vezirköprü M Type
Closed Prison, in the age range of 20-67. 71 of whom had substance use disorder and 90
of whom had no substance use disorder according to the Diagnostic and Statitical Manual
of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) criteria. The socio-demographic form, the
UCLA Loneliness Scale and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were applied in study. The
significant correlation coefficient was found between self-esteem and sentence duration,
between loneliness and the time spent in criminal execution institution, and between
self-esteem and loneliness as a result of the correlation analysis. Self-esteem levels were
found lower and loneliness levels were found higher in participants with SUD compare
with participant who haven’t use subtance. Levels of loneliness were higher in prisoners
who lived alone prior to imprisonment compared to those who did not live alone. Loneliness
levels of the prisoners who had higher communication frequency with their family
and friends were lower and self-esteem levels were higher compared to those who had
lower communication frequency with family and friends.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Researches and Studies |
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Publication Date | June 27, 2018 |
Acceptance Date | June 27, 2018 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 Issue: 11 - Spring |