Behavior Transformation and A Success of Reintegration: Form Prisoner to Professional Athlete
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The research aimed 1) to study the factors related to behavior transformation and a success of reintegration from prisoner to professional athlete 2) to study approaches to rehabilitate and reducing recidivism though sports. This was a qualitative research by studying from related academic documents and using in-depth interviews. The key informants used for in-depth interviews was comprised of 8 professional athletes who was the prisoner and expert from Department of Corrections by means of the purposive sampling the research instruments used for data collection were the interview forms. The data were analyzed by employing a descriptive content analysis method.
The study yielded the following findings: (1) the factors related to behavior transformation and a success of reintegration consists of 1) social motivation, that are successful goal setting, being accepted by others, becoming a role model, and getting a second chance. 2) economic incentive, which is to earn sufficient income to support family and their lifestyle. 3) self-motivation, which are self-acceptance, self-worthiness and the fear of punishment from committing repeat offences. 4) good environment, which are family and friends. 5) rehabilitation programs from prison, that is relevant to attitudes and behaviors during one’s prison sentence. (2) Department of Corrections use sports as a treatment program in prisons. Sport offers various benefits, both physical, mental, and also self-discipline. Moreover, prisoners who are skilled in specific sports will be supported to compete in various games as well as sports projects from the public and private sectors that cooperate in creating opportunities to reintegration.
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