RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-ESTEEM AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG LIFE-SENTENCED PRISONERS – A CROSS-SECTIONAL SURVEY

Submitted: February 24, 2024, Revised: March 02, 2024, Accepted: March 07, 2024 https://doi.org/10.56815/IJMRR.V3.I1.2024/142-158

Abstract

Life-sentenced prisoners face unique challenges within the correctional system due to their extended sentences, limited prospects for relapse, and often the absence of external motivation such as parole. The correlation between self-esteem and job satisfaction among life-sentenced prisoners in vocational settings is pivotal yet lacking sufficient research, crucial for designing impactful rehabilitation programs in correctional facilities. This cross-sectional survey aims to examine the relationship between self-esteem and job satisfaction among life-sentenced prisoners. A sample of 30 life-sentenced prisoners were selected from the freedom prison bazaar. Data’s were collected through a self-administered questionnaire consisting of the Minnesota satisfaction questionnaire (MSQ) to measure job satisfaction and the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (RSES) to measure self-esteem. To ensure confidentiality and anonymity, serial numbers were given instead of names. The analysis revealed a positive correlation between self-esteem and job satisfaction among life-sentenced prisoners where higher self-esteem tended to report higher levels of job satisfaction in freedom prison bazaar. The study concludes a strong relationship between job satisfaction and self-esteem among life-sentenced prisoners currently working in the prison bazaar. Participants who had received vocational training in the prison bazaar reported higher levels of job satisfaction. This shows that giving meaningful employment opportunities and skill development programs can help improve job satisfaction among life-sentenced inmates, potentially boosting their overall well-being and chances of successful reintegration into society. The study's findings have significant implications for the creation of rehabilitation programs and support measures in correctional facilities. By focusing on bolstering self-esteem and providing vocational training opportunities, we can promote job satisfaction among life-sentenced prisoners, potentially reducing recidivism rates and facilitating their successful transition back into the community.