Yokely and Glenwick (1984) aims, methods, sample Flashcards
1
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When was Yokley and Glenwick’s study conducted?
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1984
2
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What was the aim of Yokley and Glenwick’s study (1984)?
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- To EVALUATE the effectiveness of 4 different methods in motivating parents of pre-school children to immunise their children.
3
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What type of method was used in Yokley and Glenwick’s study (1984)?
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- Feild experiment.
- Longitudinal design.
4
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Where was the study located?
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- (Public) Health Clinic
- In a Midwestern American City.
5
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What was the duration of the study?
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- The immediate effect of the methods, were measured after 2 weeks.
- Another follow-up measure occured 2 and 3 months later.
6
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What research design was used?
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- Independent measures design.
- 4 different conditions (iv’s)
- 2 control groups.
7
Q
Name 4 (experimental) conditions used in the study?
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- (Mailed) General prompt group.
- (Mailed) Specific prompt group.
- (Mailed) Specific prompt + lincreased access group
- (Mailed) Specific prompt + monetary incentives (cash lottery)
8
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How much ppts were in the study?
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2, 101 ppts
9
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How old were the ppts?
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- 5 and under
10
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How much of the ppts NEEDED at least 1 vaccine?
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- 53.9 %
11
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How much caucasians were in the study?
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- 64%
12
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How much boys and girls were in the sample?
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- Even number of boys and girls.
13
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Researchers ensured the sample included:
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- Entire population of immune-deficient preschool children.
14
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Describe the sample
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- Entire population of immune-deficient pre-school children.
- 2,101 ppts
- Equal number of boys and girls.
- 5.2 mean amount of immunisations needed
- 53.9% at least 1 vaccine
- Aged 5 and under
- 64% white
15
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What was the mean amount of immunisations needed?
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5.2
