A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Sexual Behaviors and Desires of Inmates in a Finnish Prison: A Survey Study With Population-Based Comparisons
Authors: Gunst Annika, Ryömä Irmeli, Andersson Madeleine, Laine Mari, Jern Patrick
Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
Publishing place: Thousand Oaks
Publication year: 2023
Journal: Prison Journal
Journal name in source: PRISON JOURNAL
Journal acronym: PRISON J
Volume: 103
Issue: 1
First page : 91
Last page: 121
Number of pages: 31
ISSN: 0032-8855
eISSN: 1552-7522
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/00328855221139867(external)
Web address : https://doi.org/10.1177/00328855221139867(external)
Abstract
Using paper surveys, we investigated sexual behaviors and desires of 181 inmates in a Finnish prison. Conjugal visits, sexual desire, and gender were the strongest predictors of sexual activity. Reports of coercive experiences were somewhat less prevalent than reported in international studies. Compared with population-based data, inmates reported fewer partnered behaviors, although their desires for these activities were similar. The masturbation frequency did not differ between the two populations; men generally masturbated more than they desired. Male prisoners who reported more masturbation also reported lower well-being. These results can be used to guide prisoners and staff on topics relevant to prisoner sexuality.
Using paper surveys, we investigated sexual behaviors and desires of 181 inmates in a Finnish prison. Conjugal visits, sexual desire, and gender were the strongest predictors of sexual activity. Reports of coercive experiences were somewhat less prevalent than reported in international studies. Compared with population-based data, inmates reported fewer partnered behaviors, although their desires for these activities were similar. The masturbation frequency did not differ between the two populations; men generally masturbated more than they desired. Male prisoners who reported more masturbation also reported lower well-being. These results can be used to guide prisoners and staff on topics relevant to prisoner sexuality.
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