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The needs of prisoners' wives have been overlooked

Research gap analysis derived from 4 psychology papers in our local library.

The gap

The needs of prisoners' wives have been overlooked despite their lives being radically changed when their husbands are incarcerated. There is a lack of understanding of the areas of need that are not being met by society in general or by th

Evidence profile

Sourced from the future-work section and stated research gap and stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1978 and 2026, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 2 times in total.

Research trend

Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.

Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps

Reconstructing the Self: Assessing Self-Esteem and Criminal Social Identity in Violent Offenders for Rehabilitation in the Indian Penal System (2025) · International Annals of Criminology · cited 2× · doi
Further research is needed to situate the findings within the complex realities of offender rehabilitation. The study suggests that a more sophisticated analysis is necessary to assess the efficacy of such interventions. The extent to which the shifts in self-esteem and criminal social identity endure beyond the prison environment warrants further scrutiny.
generalfuture-work section
Keywords: further research needed situate findings within complex realities
The needs of prisoners' wives: A challenge for the mental health professions (1981) · Community Mental Health Journal · doi
The needs of prisoners' wives have been overlooked despite their lives being radically changed when their husbands are incarcerated. There is a lack of understanding of the areas of need that are not being met by society in general or by the correctional system in particular.
generalstated research gap
Keywords: needs prisoners wives have been overlooked despite lives
LIFE-SENTENCE PRISONERS: PSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES DURING SENTENCE (1978) · The British Journal of Criminology · doi
Future research should investigate the effects of institutionalization on prisoners' psychological well-being. Future research should examine the relationships between various variables, including time served, age, and victim-type. Future research should aim to develop interventions aimed at supporting the psychological well-being of life-sentence prisoners.
generalfuture-work section
Keywords: future research investigate effects institutionalization prisoners psychological well-being
Investigating the Mental Health Conditions of Women Ex-Prisoners in Relation to Social Reintegration: Case of Dar-es-Salaam Region (2026) · East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences · doi
The study identifies a gap in the existing research on the mental health conditions of women ex-prisoners in relation to social reintegration. There is a need for targeted mental health interventions, policy reforms and community-based support programs to enhance the reintegration process and overall well-being of women after incarceration
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
Keywords: study identifies gap existing research mental health conditions
Investigating the Mental Health Conditions of Women Ex-Prisoners in Relation to Social Reintegration: Case of Dar-es-Salaam Region (2026) · East African Journal of Arts and Social Sciences · doi
Women ex-prisoners face significant psychological challenges that hinder their ability to reintegrate into society effectively. The prevalence of mental health challenges among incarcerated women is notably higher than in the general population. Stigma, lack of support systems, unemployment and family rejection exacerbate mental health issues among women ex-prisoners
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
Keywords: women ex-prisoners face significant psychological challenges hinder ability

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The needs of prisoners' wives have been overlooked despite their lives being radically changed when their husbands are incarcerated. There is a lack of understanding of the areas o… This is supported by 5 representative gap statements extracted from 4 papers, rated weak evidence.

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