A Survey of Male and Female Attitudes Towards Prison Sentencing, as a Punishment of Crime.

... A Survey of Male and Female Attitudes Towards Prison Sentencing, as a Punishment of Crime. Name: A.L.B Module: Psychological Skills 1 / Practical 3 Module Leader(s): Ashley Weinberg / Simon Cassidy Submission Date: 16th December 2000 CONTENTS Abstract Page 3 Introduction Page 3-4 Method Page 4-5 Descriptive Statistics Page 5-8 Discussion Page 8-11 References Page 11-12 Bibliography Page 12-13 Appendices Page 14-21 ABSTRACT Male and female attitudes towards prison sentencing as a punishment of crime was investigated. An experimental, between subjects design was used; a survey. A pilot study was run on 5 students and minor changes were made to questions. The main survey consisted of 16 students (8 male, 8 female). Participants were selected using opportunity sampling and were given a questionnaire to assess attitudes towards prison sentencing. Marks were allocated to each answer, with the higher the score, the less satisfied with the prison system. It was predicted females would be least satisfied with the prison system. Descriptive statistics support this prediction. INTRODUCTION This survey considers male and female attitudes towards

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