Both guards and prisoners reported that the experience was much more negative than positive. Prisoners definitely became disassociated with themselves. Half of them reported they did endure the oppressive atmosphere. Some of them were better able to cope with the situation and manage it better. When the experiment ended, the prisoners were visibly happy to be released. They were joyful and exited that it was over. On the other hand, some of the guards were not ready for it to be over and must have enjoyed the sense of empowerment over the prisoners. In fact, one of the guard volunteered to work over-time without extra
Both guards and prisoners reported that the experience was much more negative than positive. Prisoners definitely became disassociated with themselves. Half of them reported they did endure the oppressive atmosphere. Some of them were better able to cope with the situation and manage it better. When the experiment ended, the prisoners were visibly happy to be released. They were joyful and exited that it was over. On the other hand, some of the guards were not ready for it to be over and must have enjoyed the sense of empowerment over the prisoners. In fact, one of the guard volunteered to work over-time without extra