Regarding the stigma towards formerly incarcerated individuals: do we genuinely accept their social reintegration?
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https://doi.org/10.22201/cuaieed.16076079e.2024.25.2.13Keywords:
reintegration, stigma, beliefs, affections, discriminationAbstract
The re-entry of individuals who have experienced incarceration into society is a current reality. Nevertheless, grappling with and fully embracing this reality remains a challenge. Unbeknownst to us, our behaviors inadvertently curtail the opportunities for those who have been in prison, perpetuating patterns that we aim to eradicate. Psychology has delved into this phenomenon, labeling it as public stigma. Comprising three key components —emotions, thoughts, and behaviors— this stigma plays a pivotal role, with emotions emerging as a crucial factor in predicting whether exclusionary or integrative behaviors will prevail.
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