NCJ Number
230084
Journal
Criminal Justice and Behavior Volume: 37 Issue: 4 Dated: April 2010 Pages: 384-399
Date Published
April 2010
Length
16 pages
Annotation
The purpose of this study is to examine the measurement properties of procedural justice in a sample of inmates.
Abstract
Research and theory on the effects of fair procedures has gained popularity over the past decade. This is understandable given the inherent appeal of these ideas and the supporting evidence. Research suggests that authorities are able to secure compliance from subordinates when they use fair procedures and when they are viewed as legitimate. Unfortunately, empirical studies of procedural justice and legitimacy are hampered by weak measures of key theoretical constructs. Results show that a one-factor model of procedural justice fits the data well, though the authors find evidence of a method effect. Results also demonstrate important differences between the use of a summated procedural justice scale and a scale derived from a factor analysis. These findings illustrate the importance of paying careful attention to construct validity in measures of procedural justice. Tables and references (Published Abstract)