Abstract
Aim of the studyThe main goals of this article are to describe the Growth Resources Model and to present the preliminary results of a research project that applied this model to an actual male prison population.Subject or material and methodsThe study was conducted in two prisons in Southern Poland – 37 inmates took part in it. To compare the results with a control group, 34 men that had never been in prison were also tested with the GRQ form.ResultsThe results indicate that prisoners put a high value on their psychological resources, with positive emotions being of highest importance. Furthermore, prisoners exhibit less trust in others than non-prisoners.DiscussionThe dominance of positive emotions and a high evaluation of personal psychological resources are surprising characteristics of inmates. The key to the analysis of the results seems to be the notion of self-enhancement. The term can be used both in the context of self-promotion and self-protection. Maintaining a positive self-image is often related to a preference for information consistent with such positive self-image, even if this requires a biased interpretation or unrealistic reinterpretation of features or events. When a person intends to act contrary to his or her own image, there are various ways of reducing cognitive dissonance that allow such incongruous behaviour while maintaining a positive self-image.ConclusionsWe argue that the Growth Resources Model can be used in the context of criminal psychology and social rehabilitation.
Highlights
The results indicate that prisoners put a high value on their psychological resources, with positive emotions being of highest importance
The main goals of this article are to describe a new concept in the field of health psychology, the Growth Resources Model [8], hereafter GRM, and to present the preliminary results of a research project that applied this model in an actual male prison population
We present the results of the first usage of Growth Resources Questionnaire – Prison Form (GRQ-PF) as a diagnostic tool in male prison population
Summary
Summary The main goals of this article are to describe the Growth Resources Model and to present the preliminary results of a research project that applied this model to an actual male prison population. The main goals of this article are to describe a new concept in the field of health psychology, the Growth Resources Model [8], hereafter GRM, and to present the preliminary results of a research project that applied this model in an actual male prison population
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
