Evaluating Art-Based Stress Interventions in Correctional Settings Implications for Systemic Reform

Author(s)	Dr. Hemlata Chand, Dr. Seema Kashyap
Country	India
Abstract	This study evaluates the impact of an expressive arts-based stress management intervention (comprising dance, music, games, arts, crafts, and role-play) on stress levels among female prisoners (n = 32) across three temporal phases: Baseline (Pre-intervention), Mid-intervention, and Post-intervention. Domains assessed include physical stress, social stress, psychological stress, and role stress. Repeated measures and post-hoc analyses (Newman-Keuls test) revealed small, non-significant descriptive reductions in stress across all major domains over time. The persistent overall stress levels underscore the deep-seated impact of institutional incarceration factors, highlighting the need for holistic systemic reforms.
Keywords	Female Prisoner, Stress, Stress Management Activities and Intervention
Field	Sociology > Home Science
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On	2026-08-28
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.86612

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