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Exploration of the effects of resident-on-resident bullying in a women’s prison
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Kathy Musetti
Idaho State University
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6/25/2025
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City: Pocatello
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the phenomenon of bullying, resident-onresident, in a women’s prison and how it affects their daily lives. The study endeavored to reveal the experience of bullying, and its effects in a restricted environment. Background: Prisoners are a vulnerable population who are housed, fed, and interact with residents from diverse backgrounds. Many residents have histories of trauma, physical and sexual abuse, medical, and mental health needs. In a restricted environment, residents’ negative history combined with bullying can lead to thoughts or actions of suicide. Methods: A representative purposeful sample of English-speaking female residents (n=25) from three custody levels, 18 years and older, incarcerated for at least three months, from a prison west of the Rocky Mountains were invited to participate. This phenomenological qualitative research design used a semi-structured interview guide, informed by the Conceptual Model: Bullying Effects in Prison, developed by the researcher. This conceptual model depicts the restriction and confinement of prison as the four concentric rings constrict down to the center. Beginning at the 4th outer ring there are eight concepts of loss someone entering prison may experience such as restricted activity and family separation. The 3rd ring displays eight bullying concepts a person may experience, with examples being gossip and intimidation. As the rings constrict in size to the 2nd, the effects of the 3rd and 4th are apparent as residents experience feelings such as loneliness, depression, or somatic symptoms to name a few. The smaller 1st ring houses ideation, watch, and attempt, portraying a residents call for help or their feelings of hopelessness, dropping into the center ring of suicide. Results: Through deductive thematic analysis, bullying was found to negatively affect residents in the restricted environment of prison, confirming the concepts and theory of the conceptual model, Bullying Effects in Prison. Conclusion: This study as well as future studies are needed to increase knowledge of bullying in women’s prisons, for the safety and security of the residents. Keywords: Prison, Women, Bullying, Suicide

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