Liguori Fabrizio, Calella Patrizia
Department of Economics and Legal Studies, University of Naples "Parthenope", Napoli, Italy.
Department of Medical, Movement and Wellbeing Sciences, University of Naples "Parthenope", Naples, Italy.
Int J Prison Health (2024). 2024 Dec 11. doi: 10.1108/IJOPH-07-2024-0038.
This scoping review aims to evaluate the impact of physical activity interventions on the well-being of incarcerated individuals. It seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of existing research on various forms of physical activity, including structured exercise programs, yoga and mindfulness, and their effects on both mental and physical health within prison populations.
DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: A scoping review was conducted by searching Google Scholar, PubMed and Web of Science in June 2024. Keywords used included "physical activity," "exercise," "fitness," "sports," "prisoners," "inmates," "incarcerated individuals," "well-being," "mental health," "physical health," "psychological well-being" and "emotional well-being." After screening 1,736 potential articles, 54 relevant studies were selected. These included structured exercise programs, yoga/mindfulness programs and evaluations of physical activity levels. Two authors independently reviewed and selected studies based on predefined inclusion criteria, ensuring a comprehensive overview of the literature on physical activity interventions in prison settings.
The review identified 12 relevant studies, revealing that physical activity interventions, including structured exercise programs, yoga and mindfulness, positively impact the psychological and physical well-being of incarcerated individuals. Consistent improvements were noted in mental health outcomes, such as reduced depression and anxiety, and enhanced physical health indicators, including lower body mass index and increased fitness levels. The findings underscore the necessity for age- and gender-specific interventions to address the unique health challenges faced by different inmate demographics, highlighting the importance of incorporating diverse and culturally relevant exercise programs in prisons.
ORIGINALITY/VALUE: This review uniquely synthesizes the impact of various physical activity interventions on the well-being of incarcerated individuals, emphasizing the necessity for tailored, culturally relevant programs. Notably, no previous review has comprehensively analyzed this aspect. By comparing diverse types of interventions, it provides comprehensive insights into the benefits of structured exercise, yoga and mindfulness in prison settings. This work highlights the importance of implementing physical activity in various forms, especially for female inmates, to enhance health and well-being. It offers valuable guidance for developing effective rehabilitation strategies in correctional facilities.
本范围综述旨在评估体育活动干预对被监禁者幸福感的影响。它试图全面概述现有关于各种体育活动形式的研究，包括结构化锻炼计划、瑜伽和正念，以及它们对监狱人群心理健康和身体健康的影响。
设计/方法/途径：2024年6月通过搜索谷歌学术、PubMed和科学网进行了范围综述。使用的关键词包括“体育活动”“锻炼”“健身”“运动”“囚犯”“被监禁者”“被监禁个体”“幸福感”“心理健康”“身体健康”“心理幸福感”和“情绪幸福感”。在筛选了1736篇潜在文章后，选择了54项相关研究。这些研究包括结构化锻炼计划、瑜伽/正念计划以及体育活动水平评估。两位作者根据预先确定的纳入标准独立审查并选择研究，以确保全面概述监狱环境中体育活动干预的文献。
该综述确定了12项相关研究，表明体育活动干预，包括结构化锻炼计划、瑜伽和正念，对被监禁者的心理和身体健康有积极影响。心理健康结果有持续改善，如抑郁和焦虑减轻，身体健康指标也有所增强，包括体重指数降低和健身水平提高。研究结果强调了针对不同年龄和性别的干预措施的必要性，以应对不同囚犯群体面临的独特健康挑战，突出了在监狱中纳入多样化和与文化相关的锻炼计划的重要性。
原创性/价值：本综述独特地综合了各种体育活动干预对被监禁者幸福感的影响，强调了量身定制、与文化相关的计划的必要性。值得注意的是，以前没有综述全面分析过这一方面。通过比较不同类型的干预措施，它提供了对结构化锻炼、瑜伽和正念在监狱环境中的益处的全面见解。这项工作强调了实施各种形式体育活动的重要性，特别是对女性囚犯，以促进健康和幸福感。它为在惩教设施中制定有效的康复策略提供了有价值的指导。
