The limits of individual control? Perceived officer power and probationer compliance

    Authors

    H. P. Smith; B. K. Applegate; A. H. Sitren;N. F. Springer

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Crim. Justice

    Keywords

    Criminology & Penology

    Abstract

    Interactions between correctional agents and the offenders they supervise are assumed to be highly contingent upon latent power dynamics. Yet, currently there is little research that differentiates the bases of power used by correctional personnel. The present study drew on a classic typology to examine the role of power in probation supervision. Perceptions of power and their impact on probationers' compliance were examined using data collected from self-report Surveys and case files of 376 misdemeanor probationers. Although the results for perceived power were similar to those of prior research, the Current study's findings largely did not support the expected relationship between bases of power and compliance with the conditions of probation. The theoretical and practical implications of these results are discussed. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Criminal Justice

    Volume

    37

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-2009

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    241

    Last Page

    247

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000267504600004

    ISSN

    0047-2352

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