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Abstract Objective: The problem faced by prisoners in correctional institutions is the limited space that can affect psychological conditions. The disorder is further aggravated by not fulfilling basic human needs, which are urgent to be met, such as love belonging need. However, prisoners experience seclusion from family. The purpose of this study is to explore the description of prisoners self-care in fulfilling love and belonging needs Methods: A qualitative method with a phenomenological approach was used in this study involved six participants. Results: The results of research in self-care fulfillment, there are three themes, namely feelings, relationships, and expectations. Prisoners express emotions of sadness and disappointment at the loss of a loved one due to imprisonment, and they hope to be forgiven and accepted again even though they are still in prison Conclusion: prisoners experience self-care deficit because inmates are feeling sad, tenuous relationships and hopes are forgiven by the family.