Relationship between Aggression and Recidivism among Emerging Male Adults at Kamiti Medium Prison, Nairobi County, Kenya
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2020-09-11
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Tangaza University College
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Despite scholarly attention to ‘prisoner’ reentry, much remains unknown on successful transition from ‘prison’ to society due to high recidivism rate. This study sought to analyze the relationship between aggression and recidivism on a study sample of n=294 emerging male adults at Kamiti Medium Prison in Nairobi County. The study was quantitative and employed probability sampling techniques to identify the sample. Data was collected by administering a standard tool; Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire and a self-developed questionnaire using cross sectional survey design. Data analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistics for generalization, and correlation designs for testing the relationship between the study variables and identifying the predicting variables. Pearson’s r coefficient revealed a significant positive correlation between aggression and recidivism (r = 0.243, p< 0.5, n = 294). The t-test results of a high value of 22.798 indicated a significant difference on the mean of the current and original study. Linear regression results; β = .243, t = 1.783, p < .005, indicated the beta factor of the study was significantly different from 0 at β .243 and said to significantly predict the outcome; increasing aggression, increased recidivism. The findings could be applied to the general Kamiti population. The linear regression descriptive statistics’ mean of 2.93 rounded to 3 for recidivism variable indicated that on average, inmates at Kamiti Prison would be re-incarcerated 3 times in their lifetime. This study underscored focus on the psychological wellbeing by addressing aggression and its impact on reducing recidivism. The study finding’s would bridge the knowledge gap, be used by, psychotherapists, researchers, and government for prevention and re-integration strategies on offender management.
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Relationship between Aggression and Recidivism among Emerging Male Adults at Kamiti Medium Prison, Nairobi County, Kenya