Mair and May 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyCriminological and Forensic PsychologyA2/A-levelOCR Created by: MinxehCreated on: 01-06-14 11:46 What was the aim of the Mair and May study? To investigate offenders' experiences of probation orders. 1 of 12 Describe the sample. 1213 offenders on probation, 82% male, 18% female. 2 of 12 For which percentage of the sample was this first time on probation? 50% 3 of 12 What was the method? A random sampling of the Home Office Probation Index Database. 4 of 12 Where was the study conducted? England and Wales. 5 of 12 How long were the 1213 participants interviewed for, and where? One hour, at probation offices. 6 of 12 What did the questions cover? Offender's background, offending history, drug/alcohol use in the last 12 months and previous probation experience. 7 of 12 Was a pilot study conducted? Yes, before drafting the questionnaire. 8 of 12 How many participants reported that they thought probation was extremely useful? 47% 9 of 12 62% reported what? They thought the probation officer would help sort out problems. 10 of 12 What did 45% of the sample think? They thought that being on probation was keeping them out of trouble. 11 of 12 What percentage believed that probation would stop them re-offending? 37% 12 of 12
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