Factors Affecting Disciplinary Misconduct Among Prisoners in Maha Sarakham Provincial Prison

Abstract

Background and Aims: Disciplinary misconduct of prisoners is a problem that affects both the prison management system and the rehabilitation of prisoners to return to society. However, it also reflects the challenges of managing Mahasarakham Provincial Prison, which has a large number of prisoners and a limited environment, creating an environment that may affect the mental state and behavior of prisoners. Therefore, this research aims to study 1) the level of disciplinary misconduct of prisoners in Mahasarakham Provincial Prison, 2) the factors affecting the disciplinary misconduct of prisoners in Mahasarakham Provincial Prison, and 3) the recommendations for developing disciplinary misconduct of prisoners in Mahasarakham Provincial Prison. Research Methodology: Quantitative research was used. The sample consisted of 134 prisoners in Mahasarakham Provincial Prison who committed disciplinary misconduct and were still detained in Mahasarakham Provincial Prison. The sample group was determined using Taro Yamane's formula. The sample group was then stratified using proportional stratification and obtained using simple random sampling. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire. The statistics used for data analysis were frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Linear multiple regression analysis

Results: 1) The level of disciplinary misconduct of prisoners in Mahasarakham Provincial Prison is at a high level overall. 2) Factors affecting the disciplinary misconduct of prisoners in Mahasarakham Provincial Prison include the factor of the desire to create a highlight for themselves, the factor of individual temperament, the factor of personal character, and the factor of exuberance. All 4 variables can explain the factors affecting the disciplinary misconduct of prisoners in Mahasarakham Provincial Prison by 61 percent. 3) Suggestions for the development of disciplinary misconduct of prisoners in Mahasarakham Provincial Prison should focus on the group of prisoners who are disciplinary misconduct. There should be a survey and compilation of basic information on prisoners who have disciplinary misconduct. There should be a clear policy for treating the group of prisoners who have disciplinary misconduct. There should be a plan to help prisoners who engage in disciplinary misconduct appropriately. The private sector should be involved in developing the character of prisoners.

Conclusion: The level of disciplinary misconduct of prisoners in Mahasarakham Provincial Prison is at a high level overall. Factors affecting disciplinary misconduct include the desire to create a highlight. Personal preferences, personality traits, and exuberance, the four factors that explain 61 percent of indiscipline offenses. Recommendations for improving indiscipline offenses include the preparation of basic information, clear policies, appropriate assistance plans, and opportunities for the private sector to participate.