Differences in Prison Rape Myths among Criminology/Criminal Justice Majors and Other Majors

• In Event: Understanding Criminal Justice Majors and Justice on Campus

Abstract

For the past decades, researcher have examined the differences between Criminology/Criminal Justice (CCJ) majors and other majors in attitudes toward various correctional issues and problems. These comparison studies have sought to identify important attitudinal differences that may impact these future justice professionals’ performances. However, there has been little research on the Prison Rape Myths (PRM) of CCJ majors and whether they differ from other students. Therefore, using data gathered from college students from a large, northeastern, and public university in 2017, we examine the difference in PRM among CCJ and non-CCJ majors. Possible reasons for differences in PRM among majors are offered and the practical and pedagogical implications of the findings are discussed.

Authors

• Bitna Kim, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

• Hyeonna Bak, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

• Joshua Garcia, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

• Nicholas Brett Vaccaro, Indiana University of Pennsylvania