矯正機關推動收容人安靜時間進行閱讀之成效追蹤與推廣──以法務部矯正署臺南監獄為例

Track and Publicize Results of Prisons Encourage Inmates to Read in Quiet Time -Taking the Ministry of Justice’s Tainan Prison as an Example

本研究旨在探討安靜時間在矯正機關推行效果與成效，並分析其對受刑人行為改造及其閱讀習慣的影響。研究內容涵蓋安靜時間的理論依據、相關文獻、實施條件與潛藏成本，並追蹤臺南監獄自111年起推行安靜時間的量化及質性研究結果。
本研究首先對安靜時間的理論背景與實務應用進行探討。接著，基於社會學習理論、道德認知發展理論及社會控制理論，探討安靜時間在矯正機關中的理論基礎及其對受刑人行為的潛在影響。此外，透過回顧學者研究，進一步分析安靜時間推行成功的關鍵要素。
研究結果顯示，安靜時間對於提高受刑人閱讀動機及建立閱讀習慣具有顯著作用，並能有效減少矯正機關內部的事故風險，降低工作壓力，促進「互蒙其利、共創雙贏」的局面。
最後，本研究針對安靜時間的推行方式提出具體建議，包括建立持續閱讀環境、提供行動圖書車、選擇引人入勝的書籍等，旨在進一步促進安靜時間的有效實施與推廣。研究結果對矯正機關如何更有效地運用安靜時間作為行為矯正與教育模式提供了實務建議，並為未來的相關研究提供了基礎。

This study aims to explore the implementation and effectiveness of ''Quiet Time'' in correctional institutions, analyzing its impact on inmates’behavioral rehabilitation and reading habits. The research covers the theoretical foundations of Quiet Time, relevant literature, implementation conditions, and hidden costs. It also includes both quantitative and qualitative analyses of the Quiet Time program introduced in this facility since 2022.
The study begins by examining the theoretical background and practical applications of Quiet Time. Drawing on Social Learning Theory, Moral Development Theory, and Social Control Theory, it explores the theoretical underpinnings of Quiet Time within correctional settings and its potential influence on inmate behavior. In addition, it reviews existing academic research to identify key factors contributing to the successful implementation of Quiet Time.
The findings indicate that Quiet Time significantly enhances inmates’motivation to read and helps develop consistent reading habits. It also effectively reduces the risk of incidents within the institution, lowers work-related stress, and fosters a mutually beneficial, win-win environment.
Finally, the study proposes concrete recommendations for the implementation of Quiet Time, such as creating a sustained reading environment, providing mobile library services, and offering engaging books. These suggestions aim to further enhance the effectiveness and promotion of Quiet Time. The results provide practical guidance for correctional facilities seeking to use Quiet Time as a model for behavioral correction and education, and they lay the groundwork for future research in this area.