The depth of imprisonment and the dilution of self

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Depth of imprisonment highlights the emotional impact of confinement on the sense of self.
Voluntary isolation exemplifies how deep confinement can lead to internal alienation, beyond social disconnection.
Theoretical frameworks establish depth as both a spatial distance and an imagined endpoint for inmates.
Understanding this concept enhances awareness of the psychological effects of imprisonment on identity.

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This theoretical exploration examines alienation and self-disconnection in prisons, suggesting implications for prisoner experience.

Taxhjelm et al. (2025) studied this question.

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