Participation in an Intensive Longitudinal Study with Weekly Web Surveys Over 2.5 Years.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Technological advances have made it easier for researchers to collect more frequent longitudinal data from survey respondents via personal computers, smartphones, and other mobile devices. Although technology has led to an increase in data-intensive longitudinal studies, little is known about attrition from such studies or the differences between respondents who complete frequently administered surveys in a timely manner, and respondents who do not.

Objective

We examined respondent characteristics and behaviors associated with continued and on-time participation in a population-based intensive longitudinal study, using weekly web-based survey interviews over an extended period.

Methods

We analyzed data from the Relationship Dynamics and Social Life study, a

SUBMITTER: Barber J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4937177 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature