Attitudes Toward Police among College Students: Differences among Race, Social Work Status, and University History

Identifier

etd-04052016-134740

Author

Lisa Marie Lewis, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeFollow

Degree

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Department

Social Work

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

Minority populations often have more negative attitudes toward the police than their White counterparts. This study explored the differences between Black college students’ attitudes towards the police in comparison to White college students. Using a sample of 1,108 students from a traditional flagship university and a Historically Black College University, the study sought to seek out differences in attitudes toward the police based on race, social work student status, and university history. Results indicated a significant difference between Black students’ attitudes toward the police when compared with their White student counterparts. Results also indicated a significant difference in attitudes toward the police when comparing university history

Date

2016

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Recommended Citation

Lewis, Lisa Marie, "Attitudes Toward Police among College Students: Differences among Race, Social Work Status, and University History" (2016). LSU Master's Theses. 3130.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/3130

Committee Chair

Wilks, Scott

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.3130