Abstract
The objective of present study was to observe the problems faced by incarcerated mothers regarding the socialization of children. How jail environment effect the personality development of child was also major objective of study. Thirty women from Adiala jail Rawalpindi were selected for study. Study findings were supported by attachment theory that argues that parental imprisonment sometimes has severe impact on children that damages their physical and mental health. Results of present study showed that when mother was incarcerated she was unable to maintain control over children and sometimes could only act in a restricted capacity. Children of criminal women were badly affected due to the environment of jail. Result of chi square confirmed the existence of strong association between jail environment and poor personality development of a child.
Keyword(s)
Physical health, mental health, Imprisonment, Personality Development