“The Course of Love Never Did Run Smooth”: Ex-Inmates’ Attitudes Toward Heterosexual Romantic Relationships

This study examines the attitudes of 15 male ex-inmates toward heterosexual romantic relationships during imprisonment as viewed retrospectively. The interviewees expressed ambivalence regarding these intimate partnerships, which were a source of difficulty in prison and upon reentry into society. W...

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Published in:The Prison journal (Philadelphia, Pa.) Pa.), 2022-06, Vol.102 (3), p.325-346
Main Authors: Granot, Noa, Einat, Tomer
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Ex-convicts
Heterosexuality
Imprisonment
Personal relationships
Prisoners
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Summary:This study examines the attitudes of 15 male ex-inmates toward heterosexual romantic relationships during imprisonment as viewed retrospectively. The interviewees expressed ambivalence regarding these intimate partnerships, which were a source of difficulty in prison and upon reentry into society. We conclude that prison services could better help inmates to improve these relationships, thus reducing the pains of imprisonment and enhancing their successful social reintegration.
ISSN:0032-8855
1552-7522
DOI:10.1177/00328855221095538