"They don't know what it's like in here": Incarcerated individuals' communication with family members. Issue 1 (1st January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lannutti, Pamela J.; Harner, Holly M.
• Is Part Of: Qualitative research reports in communication. Volume 20:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 75
• Page End: 83
• Publication Date: 2019-01-01
• Subjects: Family Communication -- Incarcerated Women -- Incarceration; Communication -- Periodicals; 302.2
• DOI: 10.1080/17459435.2019.1653359
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1745-9435

Abstract

Abstract : The incarcerated population is large and growing. Maintaining family connections during confinement is linked to positive outcomes, yet the family communication of incarcerated individuals is understudied. We examine the family communication of individuals incarcerated in an urban county jail for women. Four family communication themes were identified: 1) communication access and understanding, 2) family support, 3) parenting challenges, and 4) family conflict. The findings inform both theoretical and practical implications.