Most samples in sexuality research are limitedVolunteer bias: sample is not truly random because it relies on volunteersVolunteers for sexuality research:More permissive attitudes about sexMore sexually experiencedMore likely to be maleLess religiousMore likely to be politically liberalMore likely to be college studentsMethods of Collecting DataSelf –report: ask participants about sexual attitudes and behavior directlyDesign Concerns:Limited choicesAmbiguous questionsWording of questionsOrder of questionsParticipant Concerns:Purposeful distortion (enlargements—exaggerating, concealments—hiding something)Problems with memoryDifficulties with estimatesTypes of Self ReportSurveys/QuestionnairesWrittenExample: National Survey of Sexual Health and BehaviorErotophobia vs. ErotophiliaPros: Quick and cheap, greater anonymityCons: No chance to clarify, get extra info, build rapportInterviewsVerbalExample: KinseyPros: Develop rapport, clarify, elicit more infoCons: More purposeful distortion, more time and money, characteristics of interviewer may influence resultsPeople tend to have more of a rapport with someone who is like themCombo of a survey/questionnaire and interview may be best!PSYCH 3260 1st Edition Lecture 2Outline of Last Lecture I. What is sexuality?II. Sexuality in US v Rest of Worlda. Ethnocentrism III. Research Methodsa. Ethical Concernsb. Collecting DataOutline of Current Lecture I. Samplesa. Volunteer biasII. Methods of Collecting Dataa. Self-reportb. Interviews Current Lecture- Most samples in sexuality research are limitedo Volunteer bias: sample is not truly random because it relies on volunteers- Volunteers for sexuality research:o More permissive attitudes about sexo More sexually experiencedo More likely to be maleo Less religiousThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.o More likely to be politically liberalo More likely to be college students- Methods of Collecting Datao Self –report: ask participants about sexual attitudes and behavior directly Design Concerns: Limited choices Ambiguous questions Wording of questions Order of questions Participant Concerns: Purposeful distortion (enlargements—exaggerating, concealments—hiding something) Problems with memory Difficulties with estimateso Types of Self Report Surveys/Questionnaires Written- Example: National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior- Erotophobia vs. Erotophilia Pros: Quick and cheap, greater anonymity Cons: No chance to clarify, get extra info, build rapport Interviews Verbal- Example: Kinsey- Pros: Develop rapport, clarify, elicit more info- Cons: More purposeful distortion, more time and money, characteristics of interviewer may influence resultso People tend to have more of a rapport with someone who is like them Combo of a survey/questionnaire and interview may be
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