Disorders of Language and Literacy in the Prison Population

A Scoping Review

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ID22045366
AutoresFrøydis Morken (0000-0003-2807-7483, University of Bergen, autor correspondente), Lise Øen Jones (0000-0002-6611-0945, University of Bergen), Wenche Andersen Helland (0000-0003-1982-2744, Western Norway Regional Health Authority)
Ano2021
Volume11
Fascículo2
Páginas77
Data de publicação2021-02-14
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoEducation Sciences (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102
EditoraMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/educsci11020077
OpenAlexW3129909485
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas8
Referências citadas71

Language and literacy skills are essential for education, school achievements, work and social conditions. Some studies indicate an elevated incidence of problems with language and literacy in the prison population, potentially contributing to increased risks of maladjustment and recidivism. In general, the bulk of research on language and literacy has been directed towards children and adolescents. This study aimed to map the extent of the literature on language and literacy disorders in the adult prison population over the past 20 years, and what it reveals about the prevalence and nature of these disorders in prisoners. In total, 18 studies were identified. Of these, the majority (15) investigated literacy. The three studies investigating language all reported an elevated prevalence in the population. The literacy studies were altogether less clear, due to differences in theoretical approach and methods. In terms of the nature of the disorders, many studies assessed the behavioral level only. Results are discussed in terms of theoretical approaches, as well as recommendations for research, assessment, and intervention

Criminology · Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Literacy · Pedagogy · Population · Prison · Psychiatry · Recidivism · Clinical Psychology · Language Development and Disorders · Medicine · Psychology · Reading and Literacy Development · Stuttering Research and Treatment