Physical Activity and Sport as a Tool for Connection in a Prison Context: Ethnographic Evidence

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Physical activity and sports facilitate social bonds and cohesion among inmates, promoting solidarity within the prison.
Findings reveal the potential for resocialization through sports, underlining the need for a pedagogical approach to these activities.
Ethnographic study conducted over two and a half years in a Catalonian prison includes insights from practitioners and academics.
Research indicates that while sports can be beneficial, they may also foster a hostile environment under certain conditions.

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Ethnographic evidence highlights physical activity and sports' role in fostering cohesion among prison inmates, suggesting benefits and conflicts.

Llorach-Segalà et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Ethnographic evidence highlights physical activity and sports' role in fostering cohesion among prison inmates, suggesting benefits and conflicts.