Goals and Plans of Incarcerated Men Postrelease

Authors

Jacob J. van den Berg, The Warren Alpert Medical School
Beth C. Bock, The Warren Alpert Medical School
Mary B. Roberts, Brown University Center for Primary Care and Prevention
Donna R. Parker, Brown University
Rosemarie A. Martin, Brown University
L. A.R. Stein, University of Rhode Island
Jennifer G. Clarke, Brown University Center for Primary Care and Prevention

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

4-1-2016

Abstract

Prior research has not examined the self-identified goals and plans of incarcerated people as they approach release from prison. This study analyzed the goals and plans generated during a motivational interviewing counseling session of incarcerated men who participated in a randomized controlled trial of a smoking abstinence intervention in a tobacco-free prison in the northeastern United States. Using thematic analysis, 53 written goals and plans were independently coded by trained research assistants to identify major themes that included (1) staying smoke-free or reducing the number of cigarettes smoked postrelease, (2) engaging in physical activities to improve health and wellness, and (3) spending time with family and/or friends. Implications for working with inmates to identify their plans and goals to remain smoke-free after incarceration are discussed.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Journal of Correctional Health Care

Volume

22

Issue

2

Citation/Publisher Attribution

van den Berg, Jacob J., Beth C. Bock, Mary B. Roberts, Donna R. Parker, Rosemarie A. Martin, L. A. Stein, and Jennifer G. Clarke. "Goals and Plans of Incarcerated Men Postrelease." Journal of Correctional Health Care 22, 2 (2016): 146-156. doi: 10.1177/1078345816635187.