The impact of modes of administration on self-reports of offending: evidence from a methodological experiment with university students
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Resumo: | Objectives Current knowledge about the causes of offending behavior is heavily reliant on self-reports of offending (SRO). However, methodological research on the impact of modes of administration on SRO is very scarce. Further, the existing evidence conflicts with the general knowledge about responding to sensitive questions. In this study, we aimed to test whether SRO are affected by modes of administration. Methods We carried out a methodological experiment, with a 2 (interviewer-administered vs. self-administered surveys) x 2 (paper-and-pencil vs. computer- assisted surveys) factorial design. A total of 181 undergraduate students were randomly assigned to one of these conditions and completed the International Self-Report Delinquency 3 (ISRD3) questionnaire. Results Findings showed an increased odds of reporting offending behavior in self-administered surveys, compared to face-to-face interviews. Paper-and-pencil and computer-assisted modes resulted in comparable estimates of offending. Conclusions This experiment provides evidence that SRO provide more accurate estimates of offending behavior using self-administered surveys. |
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The impact of modes of administration on self-reports of offending: evidence from a methodological experiment with university studentsMeasurement errorSurvey methodologyModes of administrationMode effectsSensitive questionsDelinquencySocial SciencesObjectives Current knowledge about the causes of offending behavior is heavily reliant on self-reports of offending (SRO). However, methodological research on the impact of modes of administration on SRO is very scarce. Further, the existing evidence conflicts with the general knowledge about responding to sensitive questions. In this study, we aimed to test whether SRO are affected by modes of administration. Methods We carried out a methodological experiment, with a 2 (interviewer-administered vs. self-administered surveys) x 2 (paper-and-pencil vs. computer- assisted surveys) factorial design. A total of 181 undergraduate students were randomly assigned to one of these conditions and completed the International Self-Report Delinquency 3 (ISRD3) questionnaire. Results Findings showed an increased odds of reporting offending behavior in self-administered surveys, compared to face-to-face interviews. Paper-and-pencil and computer-assisted modes resulted in comparable estimates of offending. Conclusions This experiment provides evidence that SRO provide more accurate estimates of offending behavior using self-administered surveys.The first author was supported by a doctoral grant from the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT - SFRH/BD/122919/2016).SpringerUniversidade do MinhoGomes, Hugo S.Farrington, David P.Krohn, Marvin D.Cunha, AnaJurdi, JuliaSousa, BarbaraMorgado, DiogoHoft, JosephHartsell, ElizabethKassem, LeighMaia, Angela20222022-01-01T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/1822/81810engGomes, H.S., Farrington, D.P., Krohn, M.D. et al. The impact of modes of administration on self-reports of offending: evidence from a methodological experiment with university students. J Exp Criminol (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11292-022-09531-z1573-375010.1007/s11292-022-09531-zhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11292-022-09531-zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-12-30T01:27:33Zoai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/81810Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T19:41:04.626953Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse |
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The impact of modes of administration on self-reports of offending: evidence from a methodological experiment with university students |
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The impact of modes of administration on self-reports of offending: evidence from a methodological experiment with university students |
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The impact of modes of administration on self-reports of offending: evidence from a methodological experiment with university students Gomes, Hugo S. Measurement error Survey methodology Modes of administration Mode effects Sensitive questions Delinquency Social Sciences |
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The impact of modes of administration on self-reports of offending: evidence from a methodological experiment with university students |
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The impact of modes of administration on self-reports of offending: evidence from a methodological experiment with university students |
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The impact of modes of administration on self-reports of offending: evidence from a methodological experiment with university students |
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The impact of modes of administration on self-reports of offending: evidence from a methodological experiment with university students |
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The impact of modes of administration on self-reports of offending: evidence from a methodological experiment with university students |
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Gomes, Hugo S. |
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Gomes, Hugo S. Farrington, David P. Krohn, Marvin D. Cunha, Ana Jurdi, Julia Sousa, Barbara Morgado, Diogo Hoft, Joseph Hartsell, Elizabeth Kassem, Leigh Maia, Angela |
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Farrington, David P. Krohn, Marvin D. Cunha, Ana Jurdi, Julia Sousa, Barbara Morgado, Diogo Hoft, Joseph Hartsell, Elizabeth Kassem, Leigh Maia, Angela |
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Universidade do Minho |
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Gomes, Hugo S. Farrington, David P. Krohn, Marvin D. Cunha, Ana Jurdi, Julia Sousa, Barbara Morgado, Diogo Hoft, Joseph Hartsell, Elizabeth Kassem, Leigh Maia, Angela |
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Measurement error Survey methodology Modes of administration Mode effects Sensitive questions Delinquency Social Sciences |
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Measurement error Survey methodology Modes of administration Mode effects Sensitive questions Delinquency Social Sciences |
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Objectives Current knowledge about the causes of offending behavior is heavily reliant on self-reports of offending (SRO). However, methodological research on the impact of modes of administration on SRO is very scarce. Further, the existing evidence conflicts with the general knowledge about responding to sensitive questions. In this study, we aimed to test whether SRO are affected by modes of administration. Methods We carried out a methodological experiment, with a 2 (interviewer-administered vs. self-administered surveys) x 2 (paper-and-pencil vs. computer- assisted surveys) factorial design. A total of 181 undergraduate students were randomly assigned to one of these conditions and completed the International Self-Report Delinquency 3 (ISRD3) questionnaire. Results Findings showed an increased odds of reporting offending behavior in self-administered surveys, compared to face-to-face interviews. Paper-and-pencil and computer-assisted modes resulted in comparable estimates of offending. Conclusions This experiment provides evidence that SRO provide more accurate estimates of offending behavior using self-administered surveys. |
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Gomes, H.S., Farrington, D.P., Krohn, M.D. et al. The impact of modes of administration on self-reports of offending: evidence from a methodological experiment with university students. J Exp Criminol (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11292-022-09531-z 1573-3750 10.1007/s11292-022-09531-z https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11292-022-09531-z |
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