Perceptions of expert testimony pertaining to battered woman syndrome evidence
by Josvai, Lindsay Marie, Ph.D., ALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, FRESNO, 2008, 101 pages; 3362249

Abstract:

This study compared the rating differences between attorneys to determine whether the gender and education level/title of an expert influenced how that expert was rated on the variables of knowledge, confidence, ability to educate, qualifications, credibility based on gender, and credibility based on education. Specifically, the gender (male or female) and education level (MD [psychiatrist], PhD, MA, and BA) were varied in a brief trial transcript including expert testimony pertaining to violent relationships. The education level of the expert made a significant difference in how the expert was rated at the p < .05 level, specifically on variables of knowledge, confidence, ability to educate, and qualifications. The gender of the expert did not produce significant differences at the p < .05 level, but the female MD received the highest overall rating compared to other experts. The findings of this study imply that attorneys consider the education level/title an important variable to consider in how favorably they view that expert.

 
AdviserEva McKenzie
SchoolALLIANT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
SourceDAI/B 70-06, p. , Sep 2009
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsLaw; Social psychology; Criminology
Publication Number3362249
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