Examining Predictors of Stigmatising Attitudes Towards People Previously Convicted of Crimes Among Healthy Adults in Ireland

O'Brien, Molly (2023) Examining Predictors of Stigmatising Attitudes Towards People Previously Convicted of Crimes Among Healthy Adults in Ireland. Undergraduate thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

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Abstract

Aims: The objective of this research is to recognise the magnitude of attitudes on the ex-convict population and the severity of its implications on both their quality of life and ability to reintegrate back into society. The goal of this research is to emphasise the need for proper mental health care facilities and counselling services for ex-convicts and the need for psychoeducation about convicts to the general law-abiding population. This study examined the impact that various predictor variables such as gender, beliefs about the malleability of prejudice, knowing an ex-convict and victim of a crime had on attitudes held against ex- convicts. Method: A questionnaire was administered to participants (n= 113) using Google Forms survey and the link was accessed through social media platforms Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. The three sections on the questionnaire included demographics, the Theories of Prejudice Scale and a 6- item scale assessing attitudes towards ex-convicts. Results: The findings showed that neither gender nor group membership had any significant impact on stigmatising attitudes towards ex-convicts, regardless of whether the person had been victimised or knew an ex-convict. 5.4% variation in stigmatising scores can be explained by beliefs about the malleability of prejudice. Conclusion: The findings provide a greater understanding of the predictor variables that contribute to stigmatising attitudes towards ex- convicts. On a practical level, these findings have important implications regarding reintegration into society for ex- convicts.

Item Type:	Thesis (Undergraduate)
Supervisors:	Name Email Mothersill, David UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > Psychology H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare > Criminology H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare > Discrimination
Divisions:	School of Business > BA (Honours) in Psychology
Depositing User:	Tamara Malone
Date Deposited:	01 Jun 2023 15:08
Last Modified:	01 Jun 2023 15:08
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/6714

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