Reduced Self-Control after 3 Months of Imprisonment; A Pilot Study

Reduced Self-Control after 3 Months of Imprisonment; A Pilot Study

Background: Prison can be characterized as an impoverished environment encouraging a sedentary lifestyle with limited autonomy and social interaction, which may negatively affect self-control and executive function. Here, we aim to study the effects of imprisonment on self-control and executive func...

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Main Authors: Jesse Meijers, Joke M. Harte, Gerben Meynen, Pim Cuijpers, Erik J. A. Scherder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
prison
executive functions
impoverished environment
self-control
impulsivity
offenders
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00069/full

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