Suicide probability and depression among male prisoners

ABSTRACT

The present research was conducted in order to assess the differences among unconvicted and convicted male prisoners on the variables of suicide probability and depression. After detailed literature review it was hypothesized that the unconvicted prisoners would have higher Suicide Probability and Depression as compared to convicted prisoners. The sample consisted of two groups [20 unconvicted prisoners and 20 convicted prisoners] recruited from Sukkar Jail. The age range of both the groups was from 25 - 40 years. Suicide Probability Scale [SPS, Cull and Gill, 1988] and Beck Depression Inventory [BDI, Beck, 1961] were administered in order to determine Suicide Probability and Depression respectively in unconvinced and convicted prisoners. T-test was calculated in order to see the differences in suicide probability and depression between unconvinced and convicted prisoners. Results showed unconvinced prisoners scored higher on Suicide Probability [t= 3.591,p< .05, df=38] and on Depression [t= 2.542, p< -05, df=38] as compared to convicted prisoners