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The internet as psychological laboratory.

Linda J Skitka1, Edward G Sargis

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60607-7137, USA. lskitka@uic.edu

Annual Review of Psychology
|December 2, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This review of 121 studies shows that 21% of American Psychological Association (APA) journals featured internet-based research. Most studies employed experimental methods, often using college students, with deception being a notable concern in web-based psychological research.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Internet Research
  • Research Methodology

Background:

  • The increasing use of the internet has led to its adoption in psychological research.
  • A review of studies published in American Psychological Association (APA) journals from 2003-2004 and additional studies was conducted.
  • The study specifically examined research utilizing the internet for data collection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and analyze the landscape of web-based psychological research.
  • To categorize web-based research into translational, phenomenological, and novel approaches.
  • To identify trends, strengths, and weaknesses in internet-based psychological studies.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of 121 studies published in APA journals (2003-2004) and those responding to listserv requests.

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  • Categorization of studies into translational, phenomenological, and novel web-based research types.
  • Analysis of methodological approaches, sample characteristics, and ethical considerations like deception.

    • Main Results:

    • 21% of APA journals published articles reporting on web-based research.
    • The majority of web-based psychological research employed experimental methods.
    • Common use of college student samples and a notable prevalence of deception in these studies were observed.

    Conclusions:

    • Web-based psychological research is present in major journals, primarily using experimental designs.
    • Concerns regarding sampling methods (e.g., reliance on college students) and the use of deception warrant attention.
    • Further examination of the strengths and weaknesses of internet-based data collection in psychology is recommended.