Prisons and Embodiment: Self-Management Strategies of an Incarcerated Population

Weight gain and obesity in prison are, like elsewhere, associated with an increase in caloric intake and reduction in physical activity, but these factors are not solely under the control of a prisoner. Nineteen semistructured interviews were conducted in two male prisons in the United Kingdom to explore participants' thoughts, beliefs, and feelings on the role prison plays on weight change. Data from interviews were analyzed through grounded …