title: The relationship between loneliness and social interaction in women prisoners.
abstract: The increase in women prisoners is a societal issue and affects not only the woman, but also her family of origin and her children. This study did not support the hypothesis that more frequent visits from friends or family decrease loneliness, but it did support the hypothesis that the presence or absence of friends and the number of friends within the facility make a significant difference in the loneliness experienced by women prisoners. It is within the scope of nursing practice to lessen the burden of loneliness and to improve the physical and emotional health of the person by addressing the issue of loneliness.
authors.affiliation: Toledo Hospital, OH 43606.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Desmond
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008132:Loneliness / Q000523:psychology*; D010556:Personality Tests; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology*; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support