Determination of psychosexual disorders in female inmates with peculiarities of parent-child relationships: diagnosis and correction

Introduction. The article is devoted to the results of the empirical examination of the interconnection between parent-child relationships and psychosexual disorders in female inmates in the transitional period of psychosexual development (from 18 to 30 years) and in the period of mature sexuality (from 31 to 55 years). The study was carried out on the basis of the Federal Penitentiary Institution IK-1 of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia of the Vologda region. Methods. Psychological diagnostics was carried out with the help of the author’s questionnaire; the methodology “Quantification Scale SFF” (Sexual Formula Female) edited by G. S. Vasilchenko; the test “Kinetic Family Drawing” (KFD) by R. Burns and S. Kaufman; “Parental attitude research instrument” (PARI) test by E. S. Schaefer and R. K. Bell, adapted by T. N. Nescheret. Results. The research revealed that female inmates in the transitional period of psychosexual development have disorders in child-parent relationships, as well as psychosexual disorders that remain in the period of mature sexuality. The development of psychosexual disorders in female inmates is related to the specifics of their parent-child relationships. Psychological diagnostic, counselling, correctional and educational activities help female inmates to understand themselves and their problems, improve the quality of their lives, contribute to successful rehabilitation, public safety, and reduce the risk of reoffending. Conclusion. According to the results of the empirical examination, recommendations on psychological work with female inmates with psychosexual disorders have been developed and tested. They can be used by psychologists of psychological laboratories of penal institutions, as well as by psychologists-practitioners providing psychological help and support to persons with the described psychosexual problems.