@article{ref1,
title="How victim and execution impact statements affect mock jurors' perceptions, emotions, and verdicts",
journal="Victims and offenders",
year="2014",
author="Boppre, Breanna and Miller, Monica K.",
volume="9",
number="4",
pages="413-435",
abstract="This study examines the effects of Victim Impact Statements (VISs) and Execution Impact Statements (EISs) on death-qualified mock jurors through a 2 (VIS/no VIS) by 2 (EIS/no EIS) between-subjects design in which participants read a capital murder trial and completed an online survey. The VIS and EIS had no effect on verdicts, but the VIS increased participants' negative emotions as well as perceptions of the victim and those who gave impact statements. Conversely, the EIS increased positive emotions and perceived remorsefulness of the defendant. Lastly, the VIS and EIS interacted to influence perceptions of the victim. Implications for victims and the legal system are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1556-4886",
doi="10.1080/15564886.2013.845124",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15564886.2013.845124"
}