Female inmate adjustment in prison

This study investigates variables that may be important in the prediction of female inmate adjustment to prison. Specifically, it seeks to determine whether age, time spent in prison, race and conviction type are associated with a measure of adjustment, which includes measures of eating, sleeping, anger, fear, perception of prison as “home,” privacy, violence, rule-following and participation in activities. This study used data previously collected from the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women in Virginia, 1999-2000 (Warren, 2003). Results indicated there was a statistically siginificant, positive relationship between age and adjustment. A statistically siginificant, negative relationship was found between time and adjustment. Policy implications are discussed as are suggestions for future research.