TY - JOUR
T1 - Protecting eyewitness evidence: examining the efficacy of a self-administered interview tool
AU - Gabbert, F.
AU - Hope, Lorraine
AU - Fisher, R.
PY - 2009
Y1 - 2009
N2 - Given the crucial role of eyewitness evidence, statements should be obtained as soon as possible after an incident. This is not always achieved due to demands on police resources. Two studies trace the development of a new tool, the Self-Administered Interview (SAI), designed to elicit a comprehensive initial statement. In Study 1, SAI participants reported more correct details than participants who provided a free recall account, and performed at the
same level as participants given a Cognitive Interview. In
Study 2, participants viewed a simulated crime and half
recorded their statement using the SAI. After a delay of
1 week, all participants completed a free recall test. SAI
participants recalled more correct details in the delayed
recall task than control participants.
AB - Given the crucial role of eyewitness evidence, statements should be obtained as soon as possible after an incident. This is not always achieved due to demands on police resources. Two studies trace the development of a new tool, the Self-Administered Interview (SAI), designed to elicit a comprehensive initial statement. In Study 1, SAI participants reported more correct details than participants who provided a free recall account, and performed at the
same level as participants given a Cognitive Interview. In
Study 2, participants viewed a simulated crime and half
recorded their statement using the SAI. After a delay of
1 week, all participants completed a free recall test. SAI
participants recalled more correct details in the delayed
recall task than control participants.
U2 - 10.1007/s10979-008-9146-8
DO - 10.1007/s10979-008-9146-8
M3 - Article
SN - 0147-7307
VL - 33
SP - 298
EP - 307
JO - Law and Human Behavior
JF - Law and Human Behavior
IS - 4
ER -
