Psychological experience of juvenile offenders in the correctional institutions in Indonesia / Jesika Juliana

Jesika , Juliana (2025) Psychological experience of juvenile offenders in the correctional institutions in Indonesia / Jesika Juliana. PhD thesis, Universiti Malaya.

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Abstract

Juvenile offenders receive several disadvantages of their conditions. Therefore, the mental health needs of juvenile offenders are more prevalent than the general adolescent population. This condition worsens due to difficulties understanding their experiences from their own voice. This study aims to focus on the psychological experiences of juvenile offenders while residing in correctional institutions in Indonesia. Hence, the findings of this study can be implemented as a tool to increase awareness and provide in-depth information to improve their well-being. The qualitative method was conducted with a purposive sample of six juvenile offenders in three correctional institutions in Indonesia. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was utilized to identify recurring themes and patterns in the data. Six main themes emerged from the analysis: (1) dissatisfaction with family interaction; (2) emotional numbing; (3) restrictions in decision making; (4) having positive emotions about decision making; (5) transformation to positive behavior; (6) motivation to avoid crime. This study observes shifts and adaptations in psychological experiences over time, as well as the crucial role of juvenile offenders’ background, peers, staff, family members, and engagement in activities in the correctional institution. Further research is warranted to explore the post-release experiences of juvenile delinquents to examine whether the benefits of detainment were attained.

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