Prison Design | Inmates Mental Health |

Prison Design (Norway) Affects Inmates’ Mental Health (U.S.)

Two parts: Deprivation | Situational

Deprivation Theory:

  • When an inmate is subjected to a restrictive environment, certain
  • Basic needs may go unsatisfied, and an inmate may adapt to the situation by satisfying needs via maladaptive mental health behaviors.

Situational Theory:

  • Here, architectural and social determinants can impact one’s perception of his/her experience (safety, available resources, relationships) and
  • the likelihood of engaging in violence.

Reading the article in full should be considered in future building contracts.