Kartikaningsih, N. et al. The Impact of an Expressive Writing and Storytelling Program on Ex-Offenders: A Pilot Study, International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, published online July 19, 2023
Author Affiliations: The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Artforms: writing, storytelling
Program: Six-week writing and storytelling program
Program Description: Pilot storytelling and expressive writing program
Program (Study) Location: Offender Alumni Association, Birmingham, AL
Participant Type: Community living ex-offenders
Sample Size: Nine adults
Study Published: 2023
Data Type: Quantitative, mixed-method, pre- and post-test
Evaluation Focus: Psychological recovery as measured by Recovery Assessment Scale, well-being, hope, social support, and loneliness.
Summary of Impact: ”Significant increase in participants’ psychological recovery.” Participants also expressed that the program provided a safe space for processing and expressing inner feelings, for connecting with peers, and for adjusting their way of thinking.
KEYWORDS: adult, expressive writing, hope, loneliness, psychological recovery, social support, storytelling, well-being
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