Artículo
Bullying in prisons in Argentina: a study of personality, mental health and attitudes
Registro en:
1478-9949
1478-9957 (online)
10.1080/14789949.2022.2085149
Autor
Resett, Santiago Alejandro
González Caino, Pablo
Ireland, Jane L.
Institución
Resumen
Abstract:
Bullying in prisons is a construct with important psychosocial and physical
consequences. The research examines the nature and extent of bullying in
four prisons in Argentina, exploring demographics, personality, mental health,
and attitudes towards bullying. Seven hundred and eighteen adult prisoners
took part (667 men, 48 women, and 3 transgender), completing the DIPCSCALED-r version (Direct and Indirect Prisoner Behaviour Checklist), and measures of personality, mental health, and bullying attitudes. Dark Triad traits,
attitudes supportive of prison bullying/disapproving of victims, and prison
experience were considered likely to predict perpetration, with depression
predicting victimisation. Results demonstrated that bullying was predicted by
higher levels of Dark Triad personality, specific attitudes supportive of bullying,
younger age, and certain offence types (i.e. homicide/attempted homicide and
robbery). Prison experience was not a predictor. Victimisation was a significant
predictor of depression. Implications of these findings are outlined, with suggestions for future research made, including proposals for a reformulation of
the MMBSS (Multifactor Model of Bullying in Secure Services).