Measuring everyday adaptation after imprisonment: The post-release living inventory for ex-prisoners (PORLI-ex).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The number of ex-prisoners worldwide has constantly been increasing in recent years. Currently, little is known about post-release daily adaptation, not to mention valid and reliable instruments for post-release daily routines pertinent to mental health.

Objective

This study aims to develop and validate a self-report instrument, hereafter referred to as Post Release Living Inventory for Ex-prisoners (PORLI-ex).

Methods

Three separate samples of ex-prisoners were recruited to complete an online survey (N=1,277, age range=17-89 years, 53.2% male, 72% white).

Results

The final model evidenced acceptable goodness-of-fit and consisted of 45 items on nine dimensions, which loaded on three second-order factors: Consolidation (three dimensions; e.g., Institu

SUBMITTER: Liu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9712557 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature