Equivalence of paper-and-pencil and computerized self-report surveys in older adults. (January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Weigold, Arne; Weigold, Ingrid K.; Drakeford, Naomi M.; Dykema, Stephanie A.; Smith, Charity A.
• Is Part Of: Computers in human behavior. Volume 54(2016)
• Page Start: 407
• Page End: 413
• Publication Date: 2016-01
• Subjects: Older adult -- Computer -- Quantitative equivalence -- Qualitative equivalence -- Auxiliary equivalence; Interactive computer systems -- Periodicals; Man-machine systems -- Periodicals; 004.019
• DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2015.08.033
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0747-5632

Abstract

Abstract: Research is lacking on the equivalence of paper-and-pencil and computer-administered surveys in older adult samples. In addition, few comparability studies have used best practices for examining equivalence. The current study investigated quantitative (means), qualitative (internal consistency and intercorrelations), and auxiliary (missing items, completion time, and comfort) equivalence for completing self-report surveys in paper-and-pencil or computerized conditions in an older adult sample. One hundred and eight older adults ages 60 and over were randomly assigned to a paper-and-pencil or computer condition and completed questionnaires assessing personality, social desirability, and computer self-efficacy. Results generally showed qualitative equivalence, with some notable differences for quantitative and auxiliary equivalence. Highlights: The authors examined paper-and-pencil and computer data collection in older adults. The authors investigated the equivalence of these methods for self-report surveys. The authors tested for quantitative, qualitative, and auxiliary equivalence. As expected, results supported qualitative equivalence. As expected, results were mixed for quantitative and auxiliary equivalence.