http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca/text/rsrch/briefs/b15/toce_e.shtml

This Canadian study is an interesting look at different types of couples (some met before, some after the man was locked up). More than half are lifers.

It raises realistic concerns, but also challenges the common image of the manipulative inmate taking advantage of women. See the section on the men's opinions of the marriage. :thumbsup:

Too bad it wasn't more in-depth; for example, only the inmates and not their wives were interviewed.

Some excerpts from the discussion:

"In terms of attitudes, inmates report high respect for their spouses and do not endorse statements that are degrading to them. They appear to intend to maintain a long term relationship with their spouses."

"These inmate marriages are usually equitable undertakings."

"This study suggests that inmate marriages take place in the context of considerable social support."

Good, quick read.

thanks for posting this!

It's very interesting, however I think there would be different outcomes if the study was done in the US.

Thanks q!

This was interesting. I would love to read a study about US findings or even better yet, write my own.

very interesting!!!! I think we could do our own study very easily!


Ann

Thanks for the info...matt was 16 hes in for LWOP...done 10years and just now fighting to try to get free....

Have read this before but thank you for sharing. My fiance got LWOP at age 15... is now 28

As one who has published research, the sample size is far too small for my liking. I would enjoy such research and data, but 36 really doesnt give a fair representation. Was interesting to read, but difficult to give much validity to.

Well, I guess I'm the odd man out here [in a way]...since I'm out, and I'm the man...pretty odd, huh? :)

Please, does anyone have any ideas on how my friend, who is currently married [and serving a LWOP sentence], can get a divorce without spending a horrendous amount of money? This is in Texas. Do the law libraries have the forms etc.?