Self-Concept and Adversity Quotient with Future Orientation of Recidivist Prisoners in Prisons and Detention Centers

This study aims to analyze the relationship between self-concept and adversity quotient (AQ) with the future orientation of inmates involved in theft and drugs cases at risk of recidivism in Correctional Facilities (Lapas) and Detention Centers (Rutan) in Manado City. A quantitative approach with a correlational design was used. The study subjects were inmates characterized as being at risk of recidivism, selected through purposive sampling, with a total sample size of 114. The study tested three main hypotheses, and the correlation analysis revealed a very strong and positive relationship between self-concept and future orientation, as well as between AQ and future orientation. Regression analysis indicated that self-concept and AQ simultaneously have a significant influence on future orientation. The results of this study confirm that inmates with a positive selfconcept tend to have a more optimistic outlook on life, while a high AQ enables them to overcome difficulties and plan for a more directed future.