Parental Incarceration and Intergenerational Transfers to Young Adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (10) ◽  
pp. 1433-1457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonja E. Siennick
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Transition To Adulthood ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Parental Incarceration ◽  
Incarcerated Mothers ◽  
Incarcerated Parents ◽  
Parental Transfers ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Incarcerated Fathers ◽  
Extended Work

This study extended work on the consequences of incarceration for families by linking parents’ incarcerations to their material support of children entering adulthood. It examined two categories of support, parental transfers of cash and shared housing, that are known deficits among young children of incarcerated parents and that play important roles in young adult attainment and well-being. Propensity score analyses of data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health ( N [Wave3] = 14,023; N [Wave4] = 14,361) revealed that previously incarcerated mothers were less likely to give money and housing support to young adult children, as were previously incarcerated fathers. Some evidence of cross-parent effects was found; a given parent’s incarceration may increase the odds of the other parent’s financial support and decrease the odds of their housing support. The study confirms that the impact of parental incarceration extends beyond childhood and may disadvantage youths during the transition to adulthood.

Supporting incarcerated fathers: An exploration of research and practice in Victoria, Australia

2018 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 201-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tess S. Bartlett
Keyword(s):  
Global Scale ◽  
Parental Incarceration ◽  
Incarcerated Parents ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Incarcerated Fathers ◽  
Do So

In recent decades the number of incarcerated parents has increased on a global scale. The majority of these prisoners are men, yet there has been very little formal attention concerning the parenting status of these men, despite knowledge about the impact of parental incarceration on children being well established. In Victoria, Australia, some 93 per cent of prisoners are men, and more than half of these are fathers, yet they have also attracted limited scholarly and practitioner attention. This article explores research and practice accounts regarding support for incarcerated fathers and their children, particularly emphasising visiting, supported/visiting and fathering units, to build knowledge in Victoria. To do so it examines 36 publications from 2000 to 2018, addressing a gap in knowledge relating to supporting father-child relationships from prison. It concludes by offering pragmatic solutions for the development of supports that will contribute to the maintenance of these relationships.

Research and Best Practices to Support Students with Incarcerated Parents

2020 ◽  
pp. 165-180
Author(s):  
Megan Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Parental Incarceration ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Children Of Incarcerated Parents ◽  
Incarcerated Parents ◽  
School Based ◽  
Need Support ◽  
Support Students ◽  
The Relationship

The understanding of the relationship between a parent’s incarceration and a child’s outcomes has continued to evolve since the 1950s. Until very recently, however, most researchers have undertaken small-scale studies focused on the period when the parent is imprisoned, and most advocates and practitioners have had few resources at their disposal. All educators benefit from understanding how and why children of incarcerated parents may need support and from recognizing gaps in research. This chapter addresses developmental and other associated outcomes of parental incarceration and offers concrete practices schools can use to support children. In order to most effectively help students, school-based professionals should recognize the myriad ways parental incarceration impacts children’s emotional, physical, social and academic well-being.

Children’s and Adolescents’ Emotion Regulation in the Context of Parental Incarceration

2017 ◽  
pp. 351-373
Author(s):  
Janice Zeman ◽  
Danielle Dallaire
Keyword(s):  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
Parental Incarceration ◽  
Family Reunification ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Emotion Coaching ◽  
Incarcerated Parents ◽  
Children's Emotion ◽  
Psychological Maladjustment ◽  
Psychological Educational ◽  
The Impact

This chapter discusses children’s emotion regulation and adjustment in relation to parental incarceration. Parental incarceration may contribute to psychological maladjustment by disrupting the attachment bond between the parent and child and by influencing the development and deployment of maladaptive emotion regulation competencies. A nascent body of research indicates children of incarcerated parents are at risk for negative socio-emotional, psychological, educational, and health outcomes. Limited studies have investigated the impact incarceration has on emotion regulation; preliminary findings demonstrate children who manifest stronger emotion regulation skills have fewer negative psychological outcomes. Thus, a more comprehensive investigation of emotion regulation competencies fostering resilience is warranted. Additionally, future research investigating the impact of modeling and emotion coaching by key socializing figures is warranted. Training children and caregivers to manage affect during emotionally-provocative situations during the incarceration period (e.g., visitations, family reunification) may promote healthy adjustment.

scholarly journals Consumption-oriented engagement in social network sites

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (7) ◽  
pp. 1355-1377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hillbun Ho ◽  
Kenichi Ito
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Social Comparison ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Social Network Sites ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Materialistic Values ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Mounting empirical evidence shows that engagement in social network sites (SNSs) could have a negative impact on users’ personal well-being. However, studies of the undesirable effects of SNS use have not examined SNSs as a channel for users to share consumption information and experiences. To extend prior research, this study aims to examine the impact of consumption-oriented engagement (COE) in SNSs on young adult consumers’ personal well-being in terms of anxiety and self-esteem, as well as excessive spending. Design/methodology/approach Surveys were the primary means of data collection from a sample of young college students (N = 900). Moderated hierarchical regression was used to test the hypotheses. Findings COE is positively associated with anxiety and excessive spending and negatively associated with self-esteem. Social comparison mediates these relationships, and individuals’ materialistic values moderate the mediation. Research limitations/implications This study demonstrates the psychological and behavioral outcomes of consumer socialization via digital media among young adult consumers. It introduces and empirically validates social comparison as a theoretical explanation for the effects of COE. In addition, it validates materialistic values as a personal trait that moderates the effects of COE. Practical implications The study validates COE as a key precursor to the well-being of young adult users of SNSs and social comparison as the mediator. With this understanding, public policies can be designed to mitigate the root cause of the negative impact of SNS use. Originality/value Findings shed light on the negative repercussions of engagement in SNSs in the consumption domain and provide an impetus for educators, researchers and policymakers to make further efforts to gain a thorough understanding of the pitfalls of social media use.

scholarly journals Conducting Qualitative Research on Parental Incarceration: Personal Reflections on Challenges and Contributions

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beth Easterling ◽  
Elizabeth Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Parental Incarceration ◽  
Incarcerated Mothers ◽  
Incarcerated Parents ◽  
Sensitive Topics ◽  
Barriers To Access ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
Personal Reflections ◽  
Gain Access

Methodological challenges of conducting research with protected populations using qualitative methods are abundant. Inmates and children are two vulnerable populations, requiring rigorous processes and permissions to gain access to individuals in these populations. Qualitative research requires intimate interactions and discussions of sensitive topics, posing challenges related to extracting information and creating emotional responses from researcher and participant. Drawing on interviews with incarcerated mothers and children with incarcerated parents, we discuss challenges and benefits of qualitative methodology for research on parental incarceration and offer suggestions for overcoming barriers to access, data collection, and publication.

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