title: Connectedness to the criminal community and the community at large predicts 1-year post-release outcomes among felony offenders.
abstract: Connectedness to one's community relates to positive psychological and behavioral outcomes. But what implications do connectedness todistinctcommunities-the criminal community and the community at large-have for inmates about to be released from jail? This study (N= 383) prospectively examined connectedness to the criminal community and community at large prior to release from jail, and functioning at one-year post-release. Connectedness to the community at large positively predicted community adjustment whereas connectedness to the criminal community positively predicted recidivism. Targeting both types of community connectedness may enhance interventions intended to undermine recidivism and increase positive outcomes for inmates.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, George Mason University.
authors.forename: Johanna B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Folk
authors.affiliation: Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Harvey Mudd College.
authors.forename: Debra
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mashek
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, George Mason University.
authors.forename: June
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tangney
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, George Mason University.
authors.forename: Jeffrey
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stuewig
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, George Mason University.
authors.forename: Kelly E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Moore
keywords: community connectedness; community functioning; inmates; recidivism; social identity