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Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.59323/k.15.2.1

Neutrality in Croatian Police Attitudes and Behavior ‒ Is it Affected by Police Officers’ Satisfaction with Internal Police Communication?

Ana Marija Dunaj ; Fakultet hrvatskih studija Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska


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Abstract

This quantitative study examines how internal police communication
affects neutrality, controlling for socio-demographic variables, using a
convenience sample of 1,190 Croatian police officers. The questionnaire
measured satisfaction with eight communication dimensions and police
neutrality in two dimensions. Hierarchical regression analysis showed
that satisfaction with horizontal communication and communication media quality predicts attitudes towards neutrality, while satisfaction with
horizontal communication and corporate information are statistically
significant predictors of neutral behavior. Socio-demographic variables
are weak predictors. The study highlights the importance of improving
internal communication to enhance police neutrality, though a limitation
is the use of a universal instrument, suggesting future research should
develop more tailored tools.

Keywords

Croatian police ; police neutrality ; attitudes ; behaviour ; internal police communication

Hrčak ID:

323436

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/323436

Publication date:

12.12.2024.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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