The needs of being loved and loving among women prisoners in a women's penitentiary in Indonesia: A qualitative study

Abstract

Objective

The problem faced by prisoners in correctional institutions is the limited space that can affect psychological conditions. The disorder is further aggravated by not fulfilling basic human needs, which are urgent to be met, such as love belonging need. However, prisoners experience seclusion from family. The purpose of this study is to explore the description of prisoners’ self-care in fulfilling love and belonging needs.

Methods

A qualitative method with a phenomenological approach was used in this study involved six participants.

Results

Compliment of prisoners’ picture of life on the needs of being loved and love can be described in the category of feelings, hopes, and visits.

Conclusion

The inmates feel sad and disappointed, they hope to fix their family ties and waiting for the family visit to complement their needs of being loved and loving.