Abstract
Extant literature is mixed on the role of religiosity as a protective factor for mental health concerns and the effectiveness of faith-based prison programs on reducing recidivism. Religiosity and psychiatric symptoms are associated with gender role conflict (GRC), yet little is known about these relationships among Black incarcerated men. Undergirded by GRC theory, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between religiosity, 30-day psychiatric symptoms, and three measures of GRC: emotional restrictiveness, work– family conflict, and affectionate behavior toward men. In a sample of 206 Black men nearing community reentry, our results indicated strong religious beliefs were associated with less emotional restrictiveness. Religious influence and psychiatric symptoms were positively associated with perceived work–family conflict. Further, strong religious beliefs moderated the association between psychiatric symptoms and work–family conflict.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 76-82 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Psychology of Men and Masculinity |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 11 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2022 American Psychological Association
Funding
The study was funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (Grant K08-DA032296) to Danelle Stevens-Watkins. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health. These findings were not previously disseminated
| Funders | Funder number |
|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH) | |
| National Institute on Drug Abuse | K08-DA032296 |
Keywords
- Black men
- Gender role conflict
- Incarceration
- Psychiatric symptoms
- Religion
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gender Studies
- Social Psychology
- Applied Psychology
- Life-span and Life-course Studies
