The effects of incarceration terms on the well-being of African American families, 2016
Jones, Rasheeda Imani
2010-2019
The aim of the study was to examine the effects of incarceration terms on the well-being of African American families. This cross-sectional, quantitative study surveyed 72 participants, over the age of eighteen who has experienced a loved one incarcerated. The questionnaire of 25 items measured the participants' well-being and family structure. A Pearson's correlation test revealed a p of 0.49, indicating there is a statistically significant relationship between well-being of families and incarceration terms. The results of one-way ANOVA also revealed (F (4, 65) = 2.664, p< .05 indicating there is a statistically significant difference in levels of well-being, based on the relationship type. This research shows that cousins reported the lowest level of well-being. This holds implications for the social work profession. It suggests the need to understand the significance of collectivism in African American families. Collectivism is important because one's well-being is associated with that of their loved ones.
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2016-05-01
thesis
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Clark Atlanta University
School of Social Work
Georgia--Atlanta
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/cau.td:2016_jones_rasheeda_i
