Abstract
ABSTRACT Previous studies indicated challenges to maintain the bond between incarcerated men and their non-incarcerated partner during the incarceration period. Thus, this study examined the effect of perceived partner support and plans to support partner post release on perceived romantic bonding, the presence of extended family support as well as romantic relationship changing among incarcerated males. A sample of 1356 participants was drawn from the Multi-site Family Study on Incarceration, Parenting and Partnering data to conduct a mediation path analysis. The findings highlighted the positive association between perceived partner support and romantic bonding and the significant mediating effect of extended family support and relationship changing. Interestingly, plans to support partner post release only showed indirect effect through familial support but not relationship changing. Results suggested opposite roles of familial support and relationship changing in helping incarcerated men preserve the bonds with their partners. Clinical implications and future research directions are provided.
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