Participation in the discussion of police violence on the internet among criminal justice students

• In Event: Poster Session

Abstract

Prior research has indicated the significant impact of procedural justice and citizens' perception of the police. Based on the previous studies, relatively few studies have examined whether students who major in Criminal Justice perceive police differently than non-criminal justice students. The study examines whether students who major in criminal justice vary in attitudes on procedural justice. In addition, due to students who major in criminal justice and being more informed about the police, are they more likely to engage in discussions about police violence on the internet? Results indicate that students who major in criminal justice have a favorable perception of procedural justice and are more likely to discuss it on the internet about police violence. The study contributes to the literature by exploring the differences between students who major in criminal justice and non-criminal justice students and their perception of procedural justice. Study limitations and relevant implications are discussed.

Authors

• Heeuk Dennis Lee, Weber State University

• David Kim, Indiana University East

• Matthew Armocida, Weber State University