Computer-Assisted Self-Interviewing Tailored for Special Populations and Topics

Leeuw, Edith D. de; Hox, Joop J.; Kef, S.

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“…Across many studies, data obtained via ACASI have been shown to be accurate, valid, and reliable. As other authors have indicated, ACASI can be used to collect data from a broad range of individuals (de Leeuw, Hox, & Kef, 2003). We have used ACASI to collect data primarily from adult men and women and adolescents.…”

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Implementation of Audio Computer-Assisted Interviewing Software in HIV/AIDS Research

Pluhar¹,

Holstad²,

Yeager³

et al. 2007

Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care

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Computer assisted interviewing (CAI) has begun to play a more prominent role in HIV/AIDS prevention research. Despite the increased popularity of CAI, particularly audio computer assisted self-interviewing (ACASI), some research teams are still reluctant to implement ACASI technology due to lack of familiarity with the practical issues related to using these software packages. The purpose of this paper is to describe the implementation of one particular ACASI software package, the Questionnaire Development System™ (QDS™), in several nursing and HIV/AIDS prevention research settings. We present acceptability and satisfaction data from two large-scale public health studies in which we have used QDS with diverse populations. We also address issues related to developing and programming a questionnaire, discuss practical strategies related to planning for and implementing ACASI in the field, including selecting equipment, training staff, and collecting and transferring data, and summarize advantages and disadvantages of computer assisted research methods.Within the past 20 years, computers have played a role in many phases of survey research, including instrument design, sampling, and data entry, coding, cleaning, and analysis. In recent years, survey instruments and questionnaires have become more complex, demanding increasingly advanced skills from interviewers (Couper, 2000). The use of computer-assisted interviewing (CAI) provides the means for the standardization of these complex interviews that may be difficult for live interviewers to administer because of the complexity of the questions and skip patterns. Researchers continue to transition to CAI in an effort to ease the burden of complex interviews on both interviewers and respondents and, later in the process, to facilitate data entry and management.Researchers have employed a variety of CAI programs, particularly, audio computer-assisted self-interviewing (ACASI), including those that are written in Visual Basic and programmed Erika Pluhar, PhD is the corresponding author: 1520 Clifton Road, NE SON 260, Atlanta, GA 30322, (404) 727-2988, epluha2@sph.emory.edu Publisher's Disclaimer: This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final citable form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain. In the ACASI format, questions are read to the participants using either a digitally recorded human voice or a text-to-speak computerized voice. Each participant hears exactly the same voice with the same accent reading the same instructions and questionnaire items presented with the same level of emotion and sensitivity. This feature of CAI provides the much-needed standardization required in interview ad...

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Implementation of Audio Computer-Assisted Interviewing Software in HIV/AIDS Research

Pluhar¹,

Holstad²,

Yeager³

et al. 2007

Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care

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“…75 Using mixed survey administration has been demonstrated to be effective in the visually impaired population, and indeed necessary in some cases, resulting in good data quality. 76 Future research should: i) use a run-in period with more than one visit prior to randomization to promote enrollment of participants who are likely to return for multiple study visits, ii) develop strategies to improve motivation, and iii) accommodate busy schedules with various class options to help increase and facilitate participation in the AYT. A future randomized controlled trial could determine whether the AYT is capable of producing a specific beneficial result (i.e.…”

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Yoga for persons with severe visual impairment: a feasibility study

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This exploratory study aims to establish the feasibility of an Ashtanga-based Yoga Therapy (AYT) program for improving sleep disturbances, balance, and negative psychosocial states, which are prevalent issues for visually impaired (VI) individuals. Ten legally blind adult participants were randomized to an 8-week AYT program. Four subjects in the 1 st cohort and three in the 2 nd cohort successfully completed the AYT program. They convened for one session per week with an instructor and performed two home-based sessions per week using an audio CD. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were administered at baseline and post-intervention. A Timed One-Leg balance measure, respiratory rate (RR), and the Philadelphia Mindfulness Scale (PHLMS) were assessed in the 2 nd cohort. Both groups completed a qualitative exit survey. Positive exit survey responses (all subjects were extremely or mostly satisfied, and wanted to continue AYT) and good participation rates (7 subjects attended at least 7 of the 8 weekly sessions) support the feasibility of the AYT. PSQI, PSS, BAI and BDI scores changed in the direction of reduced negative symptoms after AYT for the 1 st cohort. Changes in PSQI and PSS for the 2 nd cohort were varied. Balance, RR and PHLMS awareness trended toward improvement for each individual. This preliminary study provides proof of concept for potential benefits of AYT that may be observed in VI subjects. Larger studies and an active control group are needed to determine efficacy.

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“…For example, in Aboud's review of race-of-examiner effects, she suggests that this effect might be more salient for younger children as they have a higher need for adult approval than older children (Aboud, 1988). One technique that holds promise for minimizing race-of-examiner effects and controlling for social desirability is audio computer-assisted selfinterviewing [A-CASI] (Borgers, de Leeuw, & Hox, 2000;de Leeuw, Hox, & Kef, 2003). A-CASI is a technique in which a computerized voice-over reads the question to the respondent, ensuring that questions are delivered verbatim and voice inflection of the narrator is constant and consistent.…”

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Development and psychometric validation of a child Racial Attitudes Index (RAI)

2017

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The Racial Attitudes Index (RAI) measures a child's racial attitudes. Designed for children aged 5-9 years, the RAI is delivered over the Internet using Audio Computer Assisted Self-Interviewing (ACASI). Unlike traditional binary forced-choice instruments, the RAI uses an expanded response format permitting a more nuanced understanding of patterns of children's racial attitudes. In addition to establishing psychometric evidence of the RAI technical adequacy, hypotheses about RAI item response patterns were tested. The racial attitudes of 336 Black and White children in grades K-3 were assessed using a forced-choice instrument (Preschool Racial Attitudes Measure II) and the RAI. Findings from this study indicate measures obtained with the RAI are technically adequate, and the measure functions invariantly across racial groups. Also, patterns of children's racial attitudes measured with the RAI are more nuanced than those obtained using the forced-choice response format.Keywords Racial and ethnic attitude and relations . Prejudice . Childhood development . Social cognitionEvidence from explicit attitudes research shows that young children display racial biases as early as 3 to 5 years of age

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Computer-Assisted Self-Interviewing Tailored for Special Populations and Topics

Cited by 66 publications

References 30 publications

Implementation of Audio Computer-Assisted Interviewing Software in HIV/AIDS Research

Implementation of Audio Computer-Assisted Interviewing Software in HIV/AIDS Research

Yoga for persons with severe visual impairment: a feasibility study

Development and psychometric validation of a child Racial Attitudes Index (RAI)

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