The Value of Dignity in Prison: A Qualitative Study with Life Convicts

Background: This research is based on the perspective of dignity according to Chochinov; thus, the life imprisonment of detainees is assimilated to a severe disease. Methods: Ten male prisoners were interviewed trough Chochinov’s Dignity Therapy, and the results were analysed using thematic analysis...

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Published in:	Behavioral Sciences
Main Authors:	Ines Testoni, Francesca Marrella, Gianmarco Biancalani, Paolo Cottone, Francesca Alemanno, David Mamo, Luigi Grassi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Subjects:	dignity prisoners men life sentence personal values
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/10/6/95