Relationship of Schema Modes with Life Satisfaction and Mental Well-Being Among Prisoners

Abstract

Incarcerated individuals often experience diminished well-being and life satisfaction. This study explored how schema modes relate to these outcomes in 75 male prisoners from Central Jail Haripur. Findings from the SMI, SWLS, and WEMWBS indicated that adaptive schema modes significantly enhanced life satisfaction and mental well-being, while repeated offending was linked to lower well-being. A positive relationship was found between maladaptive coping and parent modes. The study highlights the potential of schema mode interventions to support rehabilitation and mental health in prisons.

Keywords: Schema modes; life satisfaction; mental well-being; prisoners; schema therapy; correctional psychology.