Abstract
AimsTo compare stress and mental health in criminals serving a sentence in prison and serving an alternative punishment.Method120 offenders were randomly selected (60 in prison (imprisoned group=IG), 60 undergoing an alternative punishment (Not Imprisoned Group=NIG)), and were assessed using SCL90-R and Coudron's Stress Scale.ResultsAll of 9 Symptom Scales of SCL90-R and levels of stress in the Stress Inventory were significantly higher in IG than NIG.ConclusionThese findings suggest that other alternatives for prison (fines, punishment suspension, deprivation of social rights, restricted liberty…) have the advantage of better mental health and less stress experience by convicts; factors crucial for the criminals’ rehabilitation and social adjustment.
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