You can run but you can’t hide
A grounded theory analysis of suppression among older prisoners in the Philippines
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21537320 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Allan B De Guzman (0000-0002-3611-4013, University of Santo Tomas, corresponding author), Genesis Marie V Ibarrola (University of Santo Tomas), Chaenta Lee Joy I Idolog (University of Santo Tomas), Anjela Joie C Ignacio (University of Santo Tomas) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 303-313 |
| Publication date | 2020-05-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Educational Gerontology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0360-1277 • E-ISSN: 1521-0472 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/03601277.2020.1748798 |
| OpenAlex | W3014784266 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 30 |
Numerous studies have dealt with suppression and its long-term effects. However, little is known about the dynamics of suppression among older prisoners in the context of a developing country like the Philippines whose penal conditions are currently in crisis. This grounded theory investigation is an attempt to describe the process of how a select group of older prisoners (n = 25) from the largest penitentiary in the Philippines experiences suppression. Field texts were subjected to thematic analysis involving open, axial and selective coding. Interestingly, the researchers’ Yo-yoing model of Suppression emerged to portray stages of their suppression experiences. The model shows four stages: devastating, or the rapid heightening of emotions upon encounter of intrusive situation; contemplating, or the progressive receding of the wallowing emotions given one’s gradual realization of the situation; diverting, or the use of various diversionary activities to relieve tension; and iterating, or the unexpected recurrence of the past characterized by “rebounding” a feeling of suffering. The emerged model may become valuable to guide health professionals and gerontological workers in developing appropriate interventions and support mechanisms to improve the overall mental health and well-being of this vulnerable group
Axial coding · Feeling · Grounded theory · Mental health · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Psychotherapist · Qualitative analysis · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Child Abuse and Trauma · Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis · Homelessness and Social Issues · Psychology · Social Psychology
Basics of qualitative research
Composure at Any Cost? The Cognitive Consequences of Emotion Suppression
Experiential avoidance and behavioral disorders
Paradoxical effects of thought suppression
When Not Thinking Leads to Being and Doing
Unnoticed intrusions
Modelling the direct and indirect effects of thought suppression on personal choice
Aging Prisoners in Switzerland
Growing Old Behind Bars
Older Adult Inmates
Qualitative inquiry and research design
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |