The Disclosure Process Model and Formerly Justice-Involved Juveniles: A Telephonic Audit Study
Abstract
In most cases, individuals with juvenile records are supposed to have that record sealed from public view upon meeting certain conditions, including turning 18. However, it is often unclear whether juvenile records (sealed or unsealed) should be disclosed on applications (e.g., job, college). This study used a phone call audit methodology to examine the hiring practices of Texas fast-food restaurants (n = 280) regarding juvenile records. Additionally, this study tested the Disclosure Process Model as a method of disclosing criminal records to prospective employers. Employers did not report differences in likelihood of considering an applicants’ record between the gender of the applicant, the type of record disclosed (sealed/ unsealed), or the disclosure goal used (avoidant/ approach). However, applicants were often referred to HR and given conflicting or unhelpful responses from employers. Implications of the methodology and the Disclosure Process Model are discussed.
Subject Area
Psychology|Clinical psychology|Experimental psychology
Recommended Citation
Wagner, Morgan Rose, "The Disclosure Process Model and Formerly Justice-Involved Juveniles: A Telephonic Audit Study" (2023). ETD Collection for University of Texas, El Paso. AAI30819320.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/dissertations/AAI30819320