Abstract

Recent studies have emphasized that silence is a fundamental element in meditative practices for stress relief, well-being, and stimulating faith in the future. This study describes the educational experience of implementing the Practice of Silence Device in a prison setting during the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic (May–July, 2021). Interviews with 23 adult male imprisoned individuals (average age = 48.79; 65% Italians) were analyzed through a qualitative-phenomenological method. The results revealed this technique’s positive impact on rehabilitating imprisoned individuals across 3 dimensions: coping, emotion management, and ability to plan the future. Future studies should investigate specific silence-based techniques to support imprisoned individuals’ rehabilitation.

摘要

最近的研究强调，沉默是缓解压力、保持幸福和激发对未来信心的冥想练习的基本要素。本研究描述了第二波 Covid-19 大流行期间（2021 年 5 月至 7 月）在监狱环境中实施沉默装置实践的教育经验。通过定性现象学方法对 23 名成年男性被监禁者（平均年龄 = 48.79；65% 意大利人）进行采访。结果揭示了该技术对被监禁者的康复在三个方面产生了积极影响：应对、情绪管理和规划未来的能力。未来的研究应该调查特定的基于沉默的技术，以支持被监禁者的康复。