The list of life events was adapted to the prison situation from the original Schedule of Recent Life Events developed by Holmes and Rahe and included non-prison events, events specific to prison life, and negative events from both general and prison life. The inmates also completed standard instruments that measured self-esteem and depression. Results revealed significant positive relationships between the clusters of life events and indicators of psychological well-being. Findings were mixed in that the clusters of life events were significantly and positively related to depression, but did not have significant inverse relationships with self-esteem. Inmates' adaptation to prison after a time may explain these mixed findings. Further research across institutions and with different clusters of events is recommended. Tables, appended list of prison-specific events, and 31 references (Author abstract modified)