Perspectives concerning the future when time is suspended
Analysing inmates' discourse
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4356148 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Renato Gomes Carvalho (0000-0003-1766-4818, University of Lisbon, Portugal; University of Madeira, Portugal, corresponding author), Regina Capelo (Universidade da Madeira), Maria Regina Teixeira Ferreira Capelo (0000-0003-0423-8676, Universidade da Madeira), Diana Nuñez (Universidade da Madeira), Diana Filipa Pereira Nuñez (Universidade da Madeira) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 295-311 |
| Publication date | 2018-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Time & Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0961-463X • E-ISSN: 1461-7463 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0961463x15604533 |
| OpenAlex | W2341386286 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 28 |
Research has shown the importance of prospective thinking in the understanding of individual behaviour across different contexts. However, there has not been extensive attention paid to individuals' future time perspective (FTP) in non-normative contexts, such as prison, especially using qualitative research methods. In this study, we qualitatively analyse the FTP of 16 Portuguese male prisoners, ranging in age from 24 to 51 years ( M = 35, SD = 8 (idem)) and serving sentences from one to 25 years ( M = 8.6, SD = 7.3). Through content analysis of data obtained in semi-structured interviews, four main categories emerged: life prior to prison, adaptation to prison, activities in prison, and perspectives concerning the future. Considering the primary features of FTP (content, extension, valence), we determined that prisoners develop FTP in different life domains. However, the extension and emotional valence of their FTP were influenced by the sentence time and perceived social support. The results are discussed regarding the importance of counselling and of the construction of future plans in the context of prison as relevant factors for individual adaptability
Content analysis · Context (archaeology · Criminology · Epistemology · Linguistics · Normative · Perspective (graphical · Portuguese · Prison · Sentence · Social science · Sociology · Valence (chemistry · Computer Science · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being · Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |