Cognitive Emotion Regulation: Relationship with Crime Among Prisoners at Roumieh Central Prison in Lebanon

Researchers: Awad,Khodr (Dr), Hayat El Akoum (Dr), Yakthan Takki (Dr), Rabih Kassem, Abbas Awad & Mohammad Kassm (Lebanon) 2025-05-10 Views : 21 PDF-Downloads : 19

Cognitive Emotion Regulation: Relationship with Crime Among Prisoners at Roumieh Central Prison in Lebanon

ABSTRACT

Introduction: The increasing prevalence of intentional crimes associated with emotional regulation issues is a significant public health concern. This study aims to explore the relationship between criminal behavior and cognitive emotion regulation (CER) strategies among prisoners at Roumieh Central Prison in Lebanon.

Methods: A survey of 535 inmates at Roumieh Central Prison in Lebanon utilized a cross-sectional design. Data collected through a self-administered questionnaire was analyzed with SPSS, using ANOVA and t-tests to identify CER strategies and their relationship with crime type..

Results: There is a strong correlation between higher crime rates and maladaptive CER strategies, such as self-blame, rumination, and catastrophizing, as well as adaptive strategies like acceptance and refocusing on planning.

Awad, Akoum, Takki, Kassem, Awad, and Kassm.(2025)."Cognitive Emotion Regulation: Relationship with Crime Among Prisoners at Roumieh Central Prison in Lebanon". .4(17). Elite Journal for Studies and Research.