Factor analysis applied to magnitude estimates of punishment Seriousness: Patterns of individual differences

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This research makes use of factor analysis to locate important dimensions of individual differences in perceptions of legal punishments. A sample of 152 recently arrested persons provided magnitude estimates of the seriousness of several types and levels of punishment. A factor analysis of the data...

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Autor principal: McClelland, Kent A. (Autor)
Otros Autores: Alpert, Geoffrey P.
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 1985
En: Journal of quantitative criminology
Año: 1985, Volumen: 1, Número: 3, Páginas: 307-318
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Palabras clave:
slope and response-level difference
perceptual dimension
Deterrence theory
psychophysical scaling
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Sumario:This research makes use of factor analysis to locate important dimensions of individual differences in perceptions of legal punishments. A sample of 152 recently arrested persons provided magnitude estimates of the seriousness of several types and levels of punishment. A factor analysis of the data showed that the major dimensions of individual differentiation were in responses to (a) lengthy periods of imprisonment; (b) several punishments judged less serious, including short periods in jail or on probation; and (c) fines. Regressions of the factor scores on individual characteristics are reported, and the implications of the analysis for deterrence theory are discussed.
ISSN:1573-7799
DOI:10.1007/BF01064638