The Effectiveness of Positive Psychology-Based Interventions in Prisons on Well-Being: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Positive psychology-based interventions (PPIs) have shown promising evidence for improving psychological well-being in a variety of contexts and are consistent with calls for strengths-based interventions in correctional settings. While these interventions have been tested in prison settings, no study has assessed the empirical effectiveness of PPIs for improving psychological well-being in prisons. In this study, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on the effects of PPIs on psychological well-being in prisons. 9 studies (4 RCTs) were included, representing 662 participants. We found large, significant effects on psychological well-being in comparison with control arms (Hedge’s g = 0.76). Additionally, we found large, significant within-group effects (Hedge’s g = 0.66) on psychological well-being. The overall quality of included studies was poor, however, limiting the certainty of these findings. These findings indicate that positive psychology-based interventions can significantly improve psychological well-being in prison settings, but additional rigorous RCTs need to be conducted to better understand the certainty of these findings.

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Klapow, M., Shea, K., Bohn, T., & Hoffman, D. (2024). The Effectiveness of Positive Psychology-Based Interventions in Prisons on Well-Being: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/7p2gw_v1