Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Major/Program
Psychology
First Advisor's Name
Brian L. Cutler
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Gary Moran
Third Advisor's Name
Scott Fraser
Keywords
Forensic psychology, Negligence
Date of Defense
7-19-1991
Abstract
This study addresses the use of attitude and personality variables as predictors of compensation and award in a personal injury suit. Safety seeking behavior and attitudes toward tort reform are introduced as case-specific factors that may predict this verdict decision. Two hundred registered voters were surveyed on scales measuring attitudes toward safety, tort reform, and psychiatrists. Subjects also indicated their demographic characteristics and the degree of compensation and amount of award they would render the plaintiff in a civil suit. Results indicated attitudinal variables were more predictive of compensation and award than were demographic variables. The implications of these findings are discussed.
Identifier
FI14030209
Recommended Citation
Astolfo, Therese Ann, "Attitudinal predictors in a Negligence Case" (1991). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1057.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1057
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