Rationales for Public Support of Prison Nutrition Standards

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen by Carolyn Chelius, MS

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this experiment is to examine the impact of policy rationale on public support for prison nutrition standards. The main question this experiment aims to answer is: Does the rationale provided for a policy to improve prison nutrition standards impact public support for such a policy? Additionally, this experiment aims to answer: To what extent are participant demographic characteristics correlated with public support for prison nutrition standards?

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for healthy individuals interested in participating in a study about public opinion on prison nutrition standards. There are no specific inclusion or exclusion criteria provided, suggesting that the study may be open to a broad adult population.

Inclusion Criteria

Report residing in the US

Can read and speak English

Have internet access to complete the online survey

Exclusion Criteria

Residing outside the US

I am under 18 years old.

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Public Support for Prison Nutrition Standards (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial Overview The trial is testing how different reasons given for improving prison nutrition (public safety, right-to-health, cost-saving) affect public support compared to not giving any reason at all. It also looks into how participant demographics might influence their opinions.

Participant Groups

Group I: Right-to-health rationale Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Group II: Public safety rationale Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Group III: No rationale (Control) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Group IV: Cost-saving rationale Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations Nearby Select from list below to view details:

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Lead Sponsor

Stanford University Collaborator

References