Forensic Psychology

Understanding Allegations of Sexual Assault

Nadia Wager - Buckinghamshire New University, UK.

Time to complete - 5 minutes.
Feb
18
2012

The study is concerned with how we make sense of allegations of sexual assault, specifically rape. This involves reading a brief paragraph which outlines a rape allegation (please note this does not contain graphic detail) and then responding to a few questions. Participation should take no longer than five minutes.

Jury decision making in UK court cases

Jennifer Jenner and Dr Joyce E Humphries - University of Leicester, UK.

Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Jan
30
2012

Purpose of research: The purpose of this research is to further explore jury decision-making in court cases.
To be eligible for this study you must be over the age of 18.

Public Perceptions of the Probation Service in England and Wales

Dr. Ruth Hatcher - University of Leicester, UK.

Time to complete - 15 minutes.
Dec
1
2011

You will be asked to complete an online questionnaire which will ask you about what you think the roles and functions of the Probation Service of England and Wales are. You will be provided with statements and will be asked to rate your agreement with each statement.

You must be aged 18+ years, must reside within England or Wales and must not be employed by the Probation Service, the Police or any other Criminal Justice Agency.

Eyewitness Identification Line-up Accuracy

Helen James and Heather Flowe - University of Leciester, UK.

Time to complete - 10 minutes.
Mar
17
2011

This is a short 2 part study. In the first part you will watch a video. 24 hours later you will be emailed with a link to part 2, which is a short questionnaire.

Individuals and their Legal and Illegal Substance Use

Elaine Fehrman and Professor Vincent Egan - University of Leciester, UK.
Mar
7
2011

Participation will involve filling in a questionnaire that will ask questions about your opinions and how you act or think in different situations. There will be questions about what drugs you have used, including both legal and illegal substances. Takes approx. 15 minutes.

Witnesses Experiences of the Criminal Justice System

Mr Gary Dalton and Prof. Amina Memon. - Royal Holloway, University of London, UK.
Jan
13
2011

Witnesses Experiences of the Criminal Justice System – To explore lay beliefs about eyewitness identifications and to uncover any myths or misconceptions a person may have about identification procedures in the UK.

People’s Perceptions of Crimes

Ellen Amis and Dr Hartmut Blank - University of Portsmouth
Jan
5
2011

This study is looking at people’s perceptions of crimes. You will read three brief scenarios, each detailing a crime, and then choose a statement which you feel best describes the scenario. You will then answer three short questions about each scenario. Takes approx. five minutes.

Perceptions of Wrongful Convictions

Melanie Reis - London Metropolitan University
Aug
2
2010

This study aims to explore people’s perceptions of wrongful convictions. After reading a few examples of wrongful conviction cases, you will be asked to answer a survey and some questionnaires on the topic, which will take approx. 20 minutes.

Public Perceptions of the Probation Service of England and Wales

Dr. Ruth Hatcher - University of Leicester
Jul
29
2010

This study is concerned with the public perception of the roles and functions of the Probation Service in England and Wales. Respondents are asked to indicate how much they agree or disagree with various statements relating to the Probation Service and its role.

Can Expert Testimony about the Post-identification Feedback Effect Help Combat Confidence Inflation?

Dr. Cara Laney and Donna Morris - The University of Leicester
Jul
6
2010

This study looks into the effect of expert witness testimony on eyewitness confidence inflation at a trial to see how this affects a jurors perception of the court trial.

The effect of evidence type on Jurys Decision Making

Dr Melanie Takarangi and Cheryl Mc Philomey - University of Leicester
Jun
15
2010

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the impact of various forms of evidence presented in court on jury’s decision making and should take 15/20mins to complete.

Attitudes towards Rape Allegations

Ms Hayley McCaskill and Dr Heather Flowe - University of Leicester
May
13
2010

This study looks at attitudes towards rape and an allegation of rape made by an alleged victim.

Perceptions of Therapeutic Advice

Antonella Bianco, Cara Laney and Melanie Takarangi - University of Leicester
May
13
2010

Participants will be asked to read a short transcript of a conversation between a therapist and client and answer questions about it, both immediately and after a one-week delay.

Perceptions and Attitudes Towards the Wrongfully Convicted

Laura Smith - University of Leicester
May
5
2010

This study will involve reading a short article about a case of wrongful conviction followed by questions regarding your perceptions and attitudes towards those who have been wrongfully convicted

Perceptions of Alcohol Related Sexual Offences

Emma Allcock and Dr. Cara Laney - University of Leicester
Apr
22
2010

This study is investigating perceptions of alcohol-related sexual offences. Participants answer a few demographic questions and read a scenario detailing a sexual offence between a man and a woman. They then answer 10 questions about their perceptions of the sexual offence they have read about.

Attitudes Towards Crime

Navdip Attwal and Dr. Vince Egan - University of Leicester
Apr
8
2010

This survey is a test of the effects of personality type on fear of crime. The main idea behind the research is that neurotic personality correlates with fear of crime.

Investigating the Big-five Personality Dimensions as Contributory Factors on Fear of Crime: A Mediatory Analysis

Eve Klama and Dr. Vincent Egan - University of Leicester
Mar
31
2010

This study aims to identify personality traits most common in individuals who experience fear of crime. Furthermore we are interested in investigating the influence of experiencing (or not) pleasure from normally pleasurable life events, mental tension, individual’s sense of control and attitudes towards punishment in relation with the identified personality traits that may further influence fear of crime.

The Impact of Mood and Memory on Jury Decision Making

Rebecca Chicken and Heather Flowe - University of Leicester
Feb
28
2010

It is a two part study looking into the effect of mood of jury decision making and also how this effects memory over time, the second part of the study needs to be taken 24 hours after the first

The Impact of Mood on Mock Juror Decisions

Jan Dart - University of Leicester
Feb
19
2010

A study to explore how mood states might affect juror judgments when evaluating evidence. A mood induction procedure is used, with different levels of evidence and defendant photographs

Eyewitness Recognition Study

Natalie Brown & Andrew Brand - iPsychExpts
Sep
14
2009

The study investigates the effect of performing an attentional  task on eyewitness recognition. It takes just over 5 minutes to complete

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