Lee Ji-Hye, Park Hyung-Ran
Department of Nursing, Hyejeon College, Chungnam, Republic of Korea.
College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Republic of Korea.
Front Psychol. 2025 Jun 13;16:1525875. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1525875. eCollection 2025.
This study aimed to understand the experiences of correctional officers who deal closely with incarcerated persons who self-harm. Self-harm among incarcerated persons not only threatens the physical health of these individuals but also takes a toll on the mental health of correctional officers. A qualitative research method was utilised, with data collected through in-depth interviews of 15 participants from March 2022 to November 2022 and analysed utilising Colaizzi's method. The results contained seven themes categorised into three theme clusters: 'Suffering from psychological threat and pressure', 'Negative emotions encroaching into daily life', and 'Seeking stability by shifting perspective'. The findings underscore the need for trained professionals and programmes to effectively address the complex mental health challenges faced by correctional officers as they deal with incarcerated persons who self-harm.
本研究旨在了解与有自残行为的被监禁者密切打交道的惩教人员的经历。被监禁者的自残行为不仅威胁这些人的身体健康，也对惩教人员的心理健康造成损害。本研究采用定性研究方法，于2022年3月至2022年11月通过对15名参与者进行深入访谈收集数据，并运用柯莱齐方法进行分析。结果包含七个主题，分为三个主题组：“遭受心理威胁和压力”、“负面情绪侵入日常生活”以及“通过转变视角寻求稳定”。研究结果强调，需要有训练有素的专业人员和方案，以有效应对惩教人员在处理有自残行为的被监禁者时所面临的复杂心理健康挑战。
