The Title of the Article
The journal is titled “The role of virtual reality in criminal justice pedagogy: An examination of mental illness occurring in corrections” (Smith 1).
The Authors
The article is authored by Hayden Smith, a criminology and criminal justice professor at the University of South Carolina (Smith 1).
The Year of Publication and the Number of Pages
The article was published in 2021 as the first edition of a continuous research article on criminal justice (Smith 1).
The Existence of an Abstract
The reason for this research is to add to the few empirical studies that justify the viability of using virtual reality in criminal justice education. The experimental analysis focused on the qualitative response from subjects in the university (Smith 1). The thesis examines how virtual reality can reduce mental illness if applied effectively in criminal justice education.
The Goal/Purpose of the Research
To justify the efficacy of virtual reality in criminal justice education since it improves the understanding of the psychology of criminal behavior through simulated environments to help reduce mental illness in correctional centers (Smith 2).
The Research Question and Hypotheses
There are no research questions or hypotheses included in the article.
The Length of the Literature Review Section in Terms of Pages
The literature review is approximately three pages (Smith 3).
The Sources of the Data and Collection Methods Used
Most of the data sources used in the research are secondary since they are government publications, journals and books with data collection on a focus group (Smith 2).
Research Design Used in the Article
The research design is descriptive with a qualitative approach considering that the author collects the data, analyzes the variables and presents the findings (Smith 6).
The Findings or Results of Statistical Analyses
The post-test perception reveals that virtual reality is integral in developing perception and knowledge of criminal justice. In a sample of 170 participants, 137 approvals on virtual reality were recorded (Smith 6).
The Conclusion of the Researcher
360-degree videos create an illusion of reality which helps establish educational experience and understanding through interactive technology (Smith 15).
The Length of the Reference Section
The bibliography contains 59 citations from a comprehensive literature search (Smith 17).
Work Cited
Smith, Hayden P. “The Role of Virtual Reality in Criminal Justice Pedagogy: An Examination of Mental Illness Occurring in Corrections.” Journal of Criminal Justice Education vol. 32, no.2, 2021, pp. 252-271. Web.