Advantages and Disadvantages of using the website SurveyMonkey in a real study: Psychopathological profile in people with normal-weight, overweight and obesity in a community sample
Advantages and Disadvantages of using the website SurveyMonkey in a real study: Psychopathological profile in people with normal-weight, overweight and obesity in a community sample
Author(s): Carmen Varela, José Ruiz, Ana Andrés, Rubén Roy, Adela Fusté, Carmina SaldañaSubject(s): Anthropology, Social Sciences, Psychology, Communication studies, Sociology
Published by: Fundacja Pro Scientia Publica
Keywords: data collection, health information; internet; web-based surveys; SurveyMonkey
Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine whether web-based surveys may be an attractive alternative to traditional survey methods (postal surveys, paper and pencil questionnaires and telephone interviews) and analyzing their advantages and disadvantages through a real study.An investigation to assess differences in personality dimensions, coping strategies and eating behaviour in a community sample (n=152) of normal-weight (n=101), overweight (n=30) and obese people (n=21). This research is presented here as an example using an online survey, which has been designed with the website SurveyMonkey.Survey Monkey has provided some positive aspects, such as: easier access, avoidance of input and data coding errors, a faster distribution and saving time and cost. However, some negative characteristics have been detected, for instance: response rates and the length of the questionnaire.
Journal: e-methodology
- Issue Year: 2016
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 77-89
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English