Attitude Change Table 5

Table 5.Items differing significantly by experience level
First Timers n = 134 Novice n = 74 Experienced n = 134 Pre-program differences Post-program differences
Item F p F p
1. There is nothing wrong with prostitution.a Pre 4.04 3.75 3.37 14.39 0.0009 1, 2
Post 4.44 4.18 4.26 1.55 n.s.
9. It would be OK if my son went on his own to a prostitute.a Pre 4.36 4.17 3.78 13.71 0.0009 1, 2
Post 4.61 4.40 4.32 4.69 n.s.
22. If my wife or partner does not satisfy me Pre 4.20 3.97 3.64 14.96 0.0009 1, 2
sexually, it is OK for me to go to a prostitute.b Post 4.48 4.27 4.25 3.25 n.s.
23. Prostitution is a serious problem in our society.b Pre 1.77 2.51 2.46  7.15 0.001 1, 3
Post 2.05 1.96 1.92 0.97 n.s.
26. We need tougher laws to deal with prostitution.b Pre 2.53 2.89 3.13 11.10 0.0009 1, 3
Post 2.15 2.36 2.54 4.72 n.s.
a Questions from Sawyer’s Attitudes Toward Prostitution items. b Questions provided by the Edmonton Prostitution Offender Program.Item means range from 1.0 (strongly agree) to 5.0 (strongly disagree). 1 First Timers varied significantly from the Experienced group. 2 Novice varied significantly from the Experienced group. 3 First Timers varied significantly from the Novice group. LSD post hoc tests were used.