title: Attitudinal and Normative Beliefs Underlying Individual Perceptions of Juror Service.
abstract: The attitudinal and normative beliefs of 136 men and women American jurors following a week of service were examined in an effort to understand more fully individual perceptions of the public's role in this important aspect of the judicial process. The extended model of behavioral intention was used as a conceptual framework for assessing the significance of varying dimensions of jury service underlying individual attitudes and intentions. The results reveal that behavior regarding jury service may be largely governed by individual attitudes as opposed to normative influences and that the critical dimension of jury duty affecting juror attitudes reflects the belief that jury participation is a worthwhile service to the community.
authors.affiliation: a University of Alabama; and U. S. District Court , Alabama , USA.
authors.forename: Richard M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Durand
authors.affiliation: a University of Alabama; and U. S. District Court , Alabama , USA.
authors.forename: William O
authors.initials: WO
authors.lastname: Bearden
authors.affiliation: a University of Alabama; and U. S. District Court , Alabama , USA.
authors.forename: G Edward
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Ashworth
authors.affiliation: a University of Alabama; and U. S. District Court , Alabama , USA.
authors.forename: A William
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Gustafson