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Challenges of Using the Internet for Behavioral Research

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Using the Internet in behavioral research remains a challenge. We developed a video intervention and conducted a pilot study that was designed to deliver and test the intervention via the Internet. One aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of using the Internet to both deliver the intervention and collect data from participants. This article summarizes procedures for delivering the intervention and survey via the Internet, obstacles encountered during delivery of the intervention and data collection, and lessons learned that can be applied to future research involving the Internet.

Source: CIN Computers Informatics Nursing

DOI: 10.1097/ncn.0b013e3181fc4153

Authors: LOIS J. LOESCHER, ELIZABETH HIBLER, HEATHER HISCOX, HTAY HLA, ROBIN B. HARRIS

Institutions: University of Arizona, University of Arizona Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Survey Methodology and Nonresponse

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Cancer Institute

Awards: Risk Perception/Communications/Reduction Behaviors, Cancer Prevention and Control Translational Research