Challenges in international survey research: a review with illustrations and suggested solutions for best practice. (1st January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Harzing, Anne-Wil; Reiche, B. Sebastian; Pudelko, Markus
• Is Part Of: European journal of international management. Volume 7:Number 1(2013)
• Page Start: 112
• Page End: 134
• Publication Date: 2013-01-01
• Subjects: international survey research -- cross-cultural research -- equivalence -- best practice; Management -- Periodicals; Organizational behavior -- Periodicals; International business enterprises -- Management -- Periodicals; Globalization -- Periodicals; 658.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-6757

Abstract

When conducting international research projects, scholars face a myriad of challenges that reach beyond those encountered in domestic research. In this paper, we explore the specific issues related to international survey research, focusing on the different stages of the research process that include defining the study population and gaining data access, survey development, data collection, data analysis, and finally publication of the results. For each stage, we review the pertinent literature, provide illustrations based on examples from our own research projects, and offer possible solutions to address the inherent challenges by formulating suggestions for improving the quality of international survey research.