Resilience of children with an imprisoned parent

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Result on the web

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DOI - Digital Object Identifier

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Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Resilience of children with an imprisoned parent

Original language description

Children with an incarcerated parent represent a highly vulnerable yet often overlooked group in social work. Although international research has increasingly addressed their situation, in the Czech context they remain largely invisible, with limited recognition of their rights, insufficient professional support, and minimal representation in social-scientific research. Parental imprisonment poses significant risks to children’s bio-psycho-social-spiritual development; however, these risks are probabilistic rather than deterministic, and many children are able to adapt positively despite adversity. Drawing on mixed-methods research conducted within the Parenting Behind Bars project—including standardized questionnaires and interviews with 84 children and 182 incarcerated parents—this chapter examines factors that enable positive development and well-being in children facing parental imprisonment. The findings highlight that alongside vulnerability, these children often show remarkable perseverance. Resilience in this context refers to their capacity to navigate stressful circumstances, supported by stable relationships, safe environments, psychosocial support, and effective coping strategies. The chapter synthesizes key influences on the resilience of children with an imprisoned parent and outlines implications for social work practice. It underscores the responsibility of professionals to identify and strengthen resources that help children adapt, thrive, and achieve long-term well-being despite the challenges arising from parental incarceration.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

C - Chapter in a specialist book

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

50900 - Other social sciences

Project

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Continuities

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach

Publication year

2025

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Book/collection name

Imprisoned parenting : The impact of parental incarceration on children’s well-being and relationships

ISBN

9788028007393

Number of pages of the result

13

Pages from-to

117-129

Number of pages of the book

178

Publisher name

Masaryk University Press

Place of publication

Brno

UT code for WoS chapter

001578798700008