20.500.12556/DKUM-98276 Between formal control and relational support explaining prison security climate in Serbia Med formalnim nadzorom in podporo v odnosih Purpose: The study examined how institutional factors and perceived support from staff and inmates predict security-related dimensions of the Measuring the Quality of Prison Life (MQPL) framework among male prisoners in Serbia. The aim was to identify institutional and relational factors that shape perceptions of safety, adaptation and order in a Southeast European prison context. Methods: Data were collected from 525 male prisoners (mean age 40 years) across four prisons. A series of standard multiple regression analyses was conducted with prison regime (closed/semi-open), extended cell lockdown, disciplinary measures, and perceived support from treatment staff, security staff, and inmates as predictors of five MQPL-based security-related outcomes. Findings: Prison regime and support from security staff consistently predicted all security-related MQPL outcomes. Semi-open regimes and greater perceived support from security staff were associated with more favourable perceptions of safety, adaptation, and institutional order. Extended cell lockdowns negatively affected adaptation and safety. Support received from prisoners and treatment staff contributed positively across several models. Research Limitations/Implications: Findings rely primarily on self-report data and only reflect individual-level perceptions. The sample comprised male prisoners, limiting generalisability to women, juveniles, or open-type institutions. Future research should incorporate multilevel analyses and broader populations. Practical Implications: Results show the need to reduce reliance on closed regimes, minimise extended lockdowns, and strengthen staff training focused on communication, relationship-building, and proactive problem-solving. Originality: As the first empirical evidence on predictors of prison security climate in Serbia, the article addresses a major geographical gap and offers context-specific insights concerning prison management and policy development. Namen: Prispevek proučuje, kako institucionalni dejavniki in zaznana podpora zaposlenih ter zaprtih oseb napovedujejo varnostne dimenzije v okviru merjenja kakovosti življenja v zaporu (angl. Measuring the Quality of Prison Life (MQPL)) med moškimi zaporniki v Srbiji. Cilj je bil opredeliti institucionalne in medosebne dejavnike, ki oblikujejo zaznave varnosti, prilagajanja in reda v zaporskem okolju jugovzhodne Evrope. Metode: Podatki so bili zbrani na vzorcu 525 moških zapornikov (povprečna starost 40 let) v štirih zaporih. Izvedena je bila vrsta standardnih večkratnih regresijskih analiz, pri katerih so bili kot napovedni dejavniki uporabljeni zaporski režim (zaprti/polodprti), podaljšano zapiranje v celice, disciplinski ukrepi ter zaznana podpora strokovnega osebja, varnostnega osebja in sojetnikov, za napoved petih varnostnih izidov, temelječih na MQPL. Ugotovitve: Zaporski režim in podpora varnostnega osebja sta dosledno napovedovala vse varnostne izide MQPL. Polodprti režimi in večja zaznana podpora varnostnega osebja sta bila povezana z ugodnejšimi zaznavami varnosti, prilagajanja in institucionalnega reda. Daljše zapiranje v celice je negativno vplivalo na prilagajanje in varnost. Podpora sojetnikov in strokovnega osebja je pozitivno prispevala v več modelih. Omejitve/uporabnost raziskave: Ugotovitve temeljijo predvsem na podatkih samoocene in odražajo zgolj zaznave na ravni posameznika. Vzorec je zajemal le moške zapornike, kar omejuje posploševanje na ženske, mladoletnike ali odprte tipe ustanov. Prihodnje raziskave bi morale vključiti večnivojske analize in širše populacije. Praktična uporabnost: Rezultati poudarjajo potrebo po zmanjšanju zanašanja na zaprte režime, omejevanju daljših zapiranj v celice ter krepitvi usposabljanja osebja s poudarkom na komunikaciji, gradnji odnosov in proaktivnem reševanju problemov. Izvirnost/pomembnost raziskave: Prispevek predstavlja prvo empirično potrditev napovednih dejavnikov varnostne klime v zaporih v Srbiji in s tem zapolnjuje pomembno geografsko vrzel ter ponuja kontekstualno specifične vpoglede, pomembne za upravljanje zaporov in razvoj politik na tem področju. prison climate security MQPL framework Serbia perceived support zaporska klima varnost okvir MQPL Srbija zaznana podpora true true true Angleški jezik Slovenski jezik Znanstveno delo 2026-06-02 09:39:12 2026-06-02 09:39:13 2026-06-03 09:57:35 0000-00-00 00:00:00 2026 0 0 str. 1-25 Vol. 28 29. maj 2026 0000-00-00 Zaloznikova Objavljeno NiDoloceno 0000-00-00 0000-00-00 2026-05-29 343.81(497.11) 280087555 2232-2981 RAZ_Milicevic_Milena_2026.pdf RAZ_Milicevic_Milena_2026.pdf 1 F8A4A341E6E346D3E8D2B727EE2F759B 4cf4be8ba992ad478c14b19afda5c55d34cdd133b671dc6b04373a0a4b05a905 2711a454-5e56-11f1-ad74-00155d580e34 https://dk.um.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=206637 https://www.fvv.um.si/rv/arhiv/2026/2026-07-Milicevic-E.html 1 27330373-5e56-11f1-ad74-00155d580e34 https://dk.um.si/Dokument.php?lang=slv&id=206638 Fakulteta za varnostne vede Varstvoslovje 0 0 0