CHILD-REARING BY IMPRISONED WOMEN: SADNESS, ANXIETY, AND FEELINGS OF GUILT

The number of imprisoned women continues to increase. Imprisonment of women affects them as perpetrators of crime and thosewho have relationships withand ties to them, such aschildren. This phenomenological study aimsto explore the experience of imprisoned women in Jakarta in playingthe role of mother. In-depth interviews were conducted to explore the experiences of seven imprisoned women. Through a thematic content analysis, we identified specific key-words,the results revealingthe sadness, anxiety, and feelings ofguiltexperienced by imprisoned mothers in relation to their child-rearing. Imprisoned mothers also experience difficultiesin meeting theirchildren's needs,together with inad-equate child-rearingfacilities. The situation experienced by imprisoned women influences their familyrelationships,which can lead tofamily crises. The results of this study are expected to serve asa reference for professional collaboration between judicial institutions, community nurses, academics, and related parties, increasing theattention paid to impris-oned mothers and children affected by maternal incarceration.