Testing the Marshall Hypothesis

• In Event: Poster Session

Abstract

This study follows a pre-test/post-test design to examine changes in death penalty opinions in a college-level Capital Punishment class. The Marshall Hypothesis suggests that the more an individual knows about the process of capital punishment, the less supportive he or she will be. Results of the study will be discussed.

Authors

• Cyndy Caravelis Hughes, Western Carolina University

• Mary Hannah Hughes, Western Carolina University