Attitude Toward Supporting Ex-Offenders

What it measures

A four-item scale measuring a consumer's support for the rehabilitation and social reintegration of ex-offenders. Items assess attitudes toward increasing support, reducing stigma, providing fresh-start opportunities, and expanding employer hiring of people with criminal records.

Response format

7-point Likert

Scale items

• We should do more to help ex-offenders chart a new course in life.
• We should work to reduce the stigma associated with having a criminal background.
• Ex-offenders should have an opportunity for a fresh start.
• More companies should hire people with a criminal background.

Full scale items shown. Always cite the original source when using this scale in research.

Usage notes & scoring

Single alpha: α = .94 — Milfeld, Haley & Flint (2021, Study 4; n = 233 MTurk). VALIDITY: Not discussed. Items provided via personal correspondence with Milfeld (2022).

Citation

Milfeld, Tyler, Eric Haley, and Daniel J. Flint (2021). Message framing, consumer awareness, and support for reentry programs. Journal of Advertising, 50(5), 608–622.

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