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Conducting surveys on sensitive topics
Article first published online: 31 MAR 2004
DOI: 10.1002/ir.99
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New Directions for Institutional Research
Special Issue: Overcoming Survey Research Problems
Volume 2004, Issue 121, pages 39–50, 2004
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Pryor, J. H. (2004), Conducting surveys on sensitive topics. New Directions for Institutional Research, 2004: 39–50. doi: 10.1002/ir.99
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- Article first published online: 31 MAR 2004
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Abstract
Many institutions are surveying students about sensitive topics such as alcohol and drug use, sexual behavior, and academic dishonesty. Yet these can be some of the most difficult surveys to administer successfully, given reluctance on the part of respondents both to participate and to provide truthful answers.