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“Finding rhythms made me find my rhythm in prison”: the role of a music program in promoting social engagement and psychological well-being among inmates
journal contribution
posted on 2023-06-09, 16:50 authored by Sofia-Anna-Arabella Kyprianides, Matthew EasterbrookMatthew EasterbrookThis article presents a mixed-methods evaluation of the Finding Rhythms (FR) charity music program in U.K. prisons. Results across two studies indicate that FR group activities and the development of a shared FR identity lead to a positive well-being outcome. Furthermore, FR involvement dissolves rivalries between prisoners and provides them with a sense of purpose that extends into prison life and beyond. We provide evidence for the social cure properties of the FR group and the music program that promotes social engagement and psychological well-being among inmates.
History
Publication status
- Published
File Version
- Accepted version
Journal
Prison JournalISSN
0032-8855Publisher
SAGE PublicationsExternal DOI
Issue
4Volume
100Page range
531-554Department affiliated with
- Psychology Publications
Full text available
- Yes
Peer reviewed?
- Yes