Qualitative Criminology (QC)
Abstract
Different areas of the criminal justice system interact with social media, but not much is known about how those incarcerated may be using it. A thematic analysis of “Prison TikTok” videos was conducted in order to gain a better understanding of what those incarcerated are sharing. The most represented themes in the sample are performance, food, prison views, and pains of imprisonment. Performance and food demonstrate creativity within the sample, and highlight how those incarcerated may be looking for creative outlets. Prison and pains of imprisonment include the realities of life incarcerated, and contain messaging that those incarcerated may be trying to communicate within the sample.
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Recommended Citation
Reid, Kayla and Niebuhr, Nicole
(2023)
"“Prison TikTok”: Incarcerated Life Shared on Social Media,"
Qualitative Criminology (QC): Vol. 12:
No.
2, Article 1.
Available at:
https://dc.swosu.edu/qc/vol12/iss2/1
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