Surveys in Child Psychology

Question 1

What are some weaknesses of using a questionnaire

Answer 1

Social desirability bias
Can be lengthy

Question 1

What is a strength of using a questionnaire

Answer 1

Suitable to use with young children and parents to record their views of children
Easy to alter to fit for children = simpler language, clear instructions

Question 2

Strength of an interview

Answer 2

Opportunity to expand on questions and can clarify opinions to gather accurate data
Can record and look back

Question 3

Weakness of interview

Answer 3

Need training especially with children = younger children have short attention span so cannot expect them to sit still for hours, need to change language used
Interviewer effect
Demand characteristics

Question 4

Why is the interviewer effect a weakness

Answer 4

Interviewer effect = physical appearance or other characteristics can influence child’s response

Question 5

Why are demand characteristics a weakness

Answer 5

Subtle cues interview may give to what they want the results to be
Participants alter response to conform with perceived expectations