An Exploration of Employment-Related Personal Projects Undertaken by Women on Probation and Parole

This qualitative research investigates the extent to which 401 women under supervision identify employment-related personal projects (i.e., actions taken to achieve abstract goals) as a way to make their lives better. Psychological theory about personal projects and feminist pathways theory guided t...

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Published in:Feminist criminology 2021-01, Vol.16 (1), p.3-25
Main Authors: Roddy, Ariel L., Morash, Merry, Hoskins, Kayla M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disability
Employment
Feminism
Feminist theory
Parole
Parole & probation
Probation
Probation service
Psychological theories
Qualitative research
Self-efficacy
Social support
Supervision
Well being
Women
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Summary:This qualitative research investigates the extent to which 401 women under supervision identify employment-related personal projects (i.e., actions taken to achieve abstract goals) as a way to make their lives better. Psychological theory about personal projects and feminist pathways theory guided the analysis. Findings reveal how project meaningfulness, self-efficacy, and social support to carry out the project affect well-being. Structural barriers, disability, and transportation issues were also identified. Findings suggest that many women pursue and benefit from employment-related projects. Correctional agents can assist women by helping them choose meaningful projects and providing information, resources, and social support.
ISSN:1557-0851
1557-086X
DOI:10.1177/1557085120951843