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The study identifies a gap in the existing research

Research gap analysis derived from 3 psychology papers in our local library.

The gap

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 supp

Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated research gap and stated challenges and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1978 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 2 times in total.

Research trend

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

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

  • 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
  • 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 sectionevidence 5/5
    Keywords: future research investigate effects institutionalization prisoners psychological well-being
  • 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 sectionevidence 4/5
    Keywords: further research needed situate findings within complex realities

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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 h… This is supported by 4 representative gap statements extracted from 3 papers, rated weak evidence.

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