Unlocking dimensions of social capital in the prison setting
© 2016, The Author(s).Background: Social capital has been shown to be a valuable resource for improving health outcomes. However, it has received little attention in the prison setting. Dimensions of social capital in mainstream society are likely to function differently among inmates in prison. Thi...
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| author | Lafferty, L. Treloar, C. Butler, Tony Guthrie, J. Chambers, G. |
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| description | © 2016, The Author(s).Background: Social capital has been shown to be a valuable resource for improving health outcomes. However, it has received little attention in the prison setting. Dimensions of social capital in mainstream society are likely to function differently among inmates in prison. This study seeks to identify and understand social capital dimensions among incarcerated men living with hepatitis C. Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted across three correctional centres in New South Wales with 30 male inmates living with hepatitis C. Interviews were transcribed then thematically coded and analysed. Results: There were differences in the access and utility of social capital dimensions in prison focusing specifically on trust and safety, informal and formal networks, agency, and civic engagement. Conclusions: Dimensions of social capital do not necessarily translate into prison. An inmate’s social capital may foster greater treatment uptake relating to health and rehabilitative programs during their incarceration. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-581842017-11-24T05:45:58Z Unlocking dimensions of social capital in the prison setting Lafferty, L. Treloar, C. Butler, Tony Guthrie, J. Chambers, G. © 2016, The Author(s).Background: Social capital has been shown to be a valuable resource for improving health outcomes. However, it has received little attention in the prison setting. Dimensions of social capital in mainstream society are likely to function differently among inmates in prison. This study seeks to identify and understand social capital dimensions among incarcerated men living with hepatitis C. Methods: In-depth interviews were conducted across three correctional centres in New South Wales with 30 male inmates living with hepatitis C. Interviews were transcribed then thematically coded and analysed. Results: There were differences in the access and utility of social capital dimensions in prison focusing specifically on trust and safety, informal and formal networks, agency, and civic engagement. Conclusions: Dimensions of social capital do not necessarily translate into prison. An inmate’s social capital may foster greater treatment uptake relating to health and rehabilitative programs during their incarceration. 2016 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/58184 10.1186/s40352-016-0040-z unknown |
| spellingShingle | Lafferty, L. Treloar, C. Butler, Tony Guthrie, J. Chambers, G. Unlocking dimensions of social capital in the prison setting |
| title | Unlocking dimensions of social capital in the prison setting |
| title_full | Unlocking dimensions of social capital in the prison setting |
| title_fullStr | Unlocking dimensions of social capital in the prison setting |
| title_full_unstemmed | Unlocking dimensions of social capital in the prison setting |
| title_short | Unlocking dimensions of social capital in the prison setting |
| title_sort | unlocking dimensions of social capital in the prison setting |
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