TY - JOUR
T1 - Commercializing success
T2 - The impact of popular media on the career decisions and perceptual accuracy of criminal justice students
AU - Barthe, Emmanuel P.
AU - Leone, Matthew C.
AU - Lateano, Thomas A.
PY - 2013/1
Y1 - 2013/1
N2 - Interest in the field of criminal justice continues to grow and attract students to this area of higher education. These students typically represent society in that their beliefs about the justice system are based on media depictions, not education or experience. This study surveyed Introduction to Criminal Justice students from two universities, and compared their television viewing habits with (1) their perceptions of the justice system, (2) their knowledge of justice system policies and procedures, and (3) their occupational aspirations. It was found that self-reported media exposure affected both perceptions of the justice system and major selection. Specifically, viewing law enforcement related television influenced major selection, while forensic and court related shows negatively impacted perceptual accuracy.
AB - Interest in the field of criminal justice continues to grow and attract students to this area of higher education. These students typically represent society in that their beliefs about the justice system are based on media depictions, not education or experience. This study surveyed Introduction to Criminal Justice students from two universities, and compared their television viewing habits with (1) their perceptions of the justice system, (2) their knowledge of justice system policies and procedures, and (3) their occupational aspirations. It was found that self-reported media exposure affected both perceptions of the justice system and major selection. Specifically, viewing law enforcement related television influenced major selection, while forensic and court related shows negatively impacted perceptual accuracy.
KW - college major selection
KW - media impact on beliefs and perceptions
KW - television and perception
KW - television viewing habits
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84873619486&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/13562517.2012.694099
DO - 10.1080/13562517.2012.694099
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84873619486
SN - 1356-2517
VL - 18
SP - 13
EP - 26
JO - Teaching in Higher Education
JF - Teaching in Higher Education
IS - 1
ER -