scholarly journals Feasibility and Utility of Multi-Mode Data Collection in Random-Digit Dialing Cellphone Surveys for Young Adults: Evidence From a Survey Experiment (Preprint)

10.2196/31545 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Alexander Gundersen ◽  
Jonathan Wivagg ◽  
William J Young ◽  
Ting Yan ◽  
Cristine D Delnevo
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Survey Experiment ◽  
Random Digit Dialing ◽  
Random Digit ◽  
Multi Mode

Feasibility and Utility of Multi-Mode Data Collection in Random-Digit Dialing Cellphone Surveys For Young Adults: Evidence From a Survey Experiment (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Alexander Gundersen ◽  
Jonathan Wivagg ◽  
William J Young ◽  
Ting Yan ◽  
Cristine D Delnevo
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Mixed Mode ◽  
Smoking Prevalence ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Single Mode ◽  
Web Survey ◽  
Random Digit Dialing ◽  
Random Digit

BACKGROUND Young adults’ early adoption of new cellphone technologies have created challenges to survey recruitment but offer opportunities to combine traditional random-digit dialing (RDD) sampling with web-mode data collection. The National Young Adult Health Survey (NYAHS) was designed to test the feasibility of this methodology. OBJECTIVE (1) Compare response rates across telephone- and web-modes, (2) assess sample representativeness, (3) examine the impact of sampling design and sample weighting on statistical precision, and (4) compare cigarette smoking prevalence to a gold standard national survey. METHODS The sampling frame was randomized to: (1) single-mode telephone interviews, (2) telephone to web sequential mixed mode, and (3) single-mode web survey, and 831 young adults (18-34 years) were recruited via RDD at baseline. A soft-launch was conducted prior to main-launch. We compared web-mode to pooled single-mode telephone and mixed-mode (telephone-mode) on the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) response rate 3 (RR3) and for the screening (S-RR3) and extended surveys (E-RR3). Base-weighted demographic distributions were compared to the American Community Survey (ACS). Telephone- and web-mode samples were pooled and calibrated to the ACS to calculate design effects (DEFF) and compare cigarette smoking prevalence to the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). Consistency of estimates was judged by overlap of 95% confidence intervals (CI). RESULTS RR3 was higher in telephone- than web-mode (24% and 30% vs. 6.1% and 12.5% for soft- and main-launch, respectively), which was reflected in S-RR3 and E-RR3. The telephone-mode over-represented men (57.1% vs. 50.9%) and those enrolled in college (40.3% vs. 23.8%) and under-represented those with a BA/BS+ (34.4% vs. 55%). The web-mode over-represented white, non-Latinos (70.7% vs. 54.4%) and those with some college (30.4% vs. 7.6%) and under-represented Latinos (13.6% vs. 20.7%) and those with a HS/GED (15.3% vs. 29.3%). The DEFF was 1.29 (subpopulation range: 0.96 to 1.90). The NYAHS cigarette smoking prevalence was consistent with NHIS overall (15%, CI 12.4% to 18% vs. 13.5%, CI 12.3% to 14.7%), with notable deviation among 18 to 24 year-olds (15.6%, CI 11.3% to 22.2% vs. 8.7%, CI 7.1% to 10.6%), and those with <BS/BA as highest level of education (24%, CI 19.3% to 29.4% vs. 17.1%, CI 15.6% to 18.7%). CONCLUSIONS RDD sampling for a web survey is not feasible for young adults due to its low response rate. However, combining this methodology with RDD telephone surveys may have great potential for including media and collecting auto-photographic data in population surveys

A Comparison of ABS Mail and RDD Surveys for Measuring Consumer Attitudes

2014 ◽  
Vol 56 (6) ◽  
pp. 737-756 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Elkasabi ◽  
Z. Tuba Suzer-Gurtekin ◽  
James M. Lepkowski ◽  
Uiyoung Kim ◽  
Richard Curtin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Mail Survey ◽  
Consumer Attitudes ◽  
University Of Michigan ◽  
Telephone Surveys ◽  
Random Digit Dialing ◽  
Random Digit ◽  
Landline Telephone ◽  
The University

The increasing cost and decreasing coverage of Random Digit Dialing (RDD) landline telephone surveys motivated The Surveys of Consumer Attitudes (SCA) at the University of Michigan to conduct monthly experimental mail survey studies using address-based sampling (ABS). The primary objectives of the experimental studies were to evaluate the feasibility of transitioning the data collection operations from telephone to mail and to investigate differential survey errors between the two modes. Overall mail survey response rates were comparable to the RDD landline survey. Coverage improved using ABS, with more than 20% of the mail responses from non-landline telephone households not covered by the RDD landline telephone surveys. Mail survey respondents from households without landline telephones were more likely to be younger, have lower income, be renters and live in one-person households. There were no apparent measurement or reporting differences between the telephone and mail self-administered modes of data collection. Furthermore, inclusion of non-landline telephone households did not result in any substantial demographic or economic attitude differences between the two approaches.

scholarly journals Random Digit Dialing versus Address-Based Sampling using Telephone Data Collection

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Bonnie E. Shook-Sa* ◽  
Lauren Klein Warren* ◽  
David Roe ◽  
Douglas Currivan
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Random Digit Dialing ◽  
Random Digit

scholarly journals Assessing the Feasibility and Sample Quality of a National Random-digit Dialing Cellular Phone Survey of Young Adults

2013 ◽  
Vol 179 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. A. Gundersen ◽  
R. S. ZuWallack ◽  
J. Dayton ◽  
S. E. Echeverria ◽  
C. D. Delnevo
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Cellular Phone ◽  
Sample Quality ◽  
Random Digit Dialing ◽  
Random Digit ◽  
Phone Survey

scholarly journals Stability of Sample Quality for a National Random-Digit Dialing Cellular Phone Survey of Young Adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 180 (10) ◽  
pp. 1047-1049 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. A. Gundersen ◽  
K. R. Peters ◽  
A. Conner ◽  
J. Dayton ◽  
C. D. Delnevo
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Cellular Phone ◽  
Sample Quality ◽  
Random Digit Dialing ◽  
Random Digit ◽  
Phone Survey

Profiling Victims of Investment Fraud: Mindsets and Risky Behaviors

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 904-914 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marguerite Deliema ◽  
Doug Shadel ◽  
Karla Pak
Keyword(s):  
Telephone Survey ◽  
Investment Decision ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Male Victims ◽  
Random Digit Dialing ◽  
Random Digit ◽  
Investment Decision Making ◽  
Investment Returns ◽  
Stock Traders ◽  
Investment Fraud

Abstract Millions of Americans are targeted by investment scams, resulting in billions of dollars lost each year. Previous research indicates that investment fraud victims are more likely to be male, white, and married, and to have higher socioeconomic status compared to the general US population, but little research examines what behaviors and mindsets differentiate them from other investors. A telephone survey was administered to 214 investment fraud victims and 813 general investors recruited using random digit dialing. Based on the opportunity model of predatory victimization, the aim was to identify differences in investment behaviors and psychological mindsets that may affect exposure to investment scams and make individuals more attractive and susceptible targets. In addition to being older and male, victims were more materialistic than general investors and were more frequent stock traders, and purchased more investments sold through unsolicited calls, emails, television advertisements, or “free lunch” seminars, but were less likely to invest based on a social network member’s recommendation. As more retirees begin to take on managing their retirement assets, many may be tempted by unreasonable investment returns promised by unscrupulous brokers. Findings point to specific areas where investor education is needed to counteract poor investment decision-making and risky mindsets.

scholarly journals An e-Prehabilitation System of Care for Teenagers and Young Adults Diagnosed With Cancer: Protocol for a Qualitative Co-Design Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa McCann ◽  
Kathryn A McMillan ◽  
Christopher Hewitt
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Information Provision ◽  
System Of Care ◽  
Design Study ◽  
Care Experience ◽  
Accessible Information ◽  
Teenagers And Young Adults

BACKGROUND A diagnosis of cancer in young adulthood can pose many different and unique challenges for individuals. The provision of adequate and appropriate information as well as care and support for teenagers and young adults at the time of diagnosis is central to their health care experience going forward. Moreover, appropriate and accessible information provision is critical to ensure that young individuals with cancer feel equipped and empowered to make decisions about, and be involved in, their treatment and recovery throughout their experience; this is a concept known as prehabilitation. As digital interventions and resources that support teenagers and young adults with cancer are an increasingly desirable part of health care provision, this study will focus on the development of an age- and population-appropriate electronic prehabilitation (e-Prehabilitation) system of care. OBJECTIVE We will conduct an exploratory, co-design research project that will inform the development of an e-Prehabilitation system of care to support teenagers and young adults diagnosed with cancer. A collaborative approach to data collection and prototype design will ensure that a patient-centered approach is embedded throughout. METHODS A qualitative, co-design study utilizing surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions is being conducted with teenagers and young adults, health care professionals, and technologists. RESULTS This research study is in progress; recruitment and data collection activities have commenced and findings are expected in early 2019. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study will have important implications for informing the future development and evaluation of an e-Prehabilitation system of care to support teenagers and young adults diagnosed with cancer. REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER RR1-10.2196/10287

scholarly journals The Sampling Bias in Random Digit Dialing

1988 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
A. Dianne Schmidley
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Bias ◽  
Random Digit Dialing ◽  
Random Digit

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