Criminal Thinking Patterns of Inmates in Light of Some Personal Variables: A Field Study on a Sample of Inmates of the Swaqa Correctional and Rehabilitation Center

Abstract

The study aims to identify the nature of criminal thinking patterns among inmates in light of certain personal variables by conducting a field study on a sample of inmates at the Swaqa Rehabilitation and Correctional Center. To achieve the study's objectives, the descriptive-analytical method was used, employing a questionnaire as the study tool. The study sample consisted of 223 inmates selected through a non-probability convenience sampling method. The results showed that the criminal thinking pattern of "blaming others" had a high degree, with a mean score of 3.69. In contrast, the criminal thinking patterns of "non-interaction with others" (antisocial) and "closed mindedness" (rigidity in opinion) were moderate, with mean scores of 3.08 and 3.29, respectively. The results also revealed statistically significant differences in criminal thinking patterns based on variables such as age, family monthly income, life satisfaction, and the number of crimes committed. Based on these findings, the study recommended reconsidering and developing rehabilitation programs to help modify criminal thinking patterns among inmates.