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Questionnaire format impacts partner violence reporting. Standard categories yielded more disclosures than yes/no, but sexual coercion rates varied by format and gender.

Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Survey Methodology

Background:

  • Partner violence is assessed using various survey methods.
  • The impact of questionnaire design on violence disclosure rates is understudied.
  • Understanding measurement variability is crucial for accurate research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effects of different questionnaire formats on reporting intimate partner violence.
  • To examine the influence of response categories (standard vs. dichotomous) and administration methods (computer vs. paper-and-pencil).
  • To investigate gender differences in reporting rates across formats.

Main Methods:

  • A 2x2 experimental design was employed with 160 undergraduate students.
  • Paper-and-pencil versus computer administrations were compared.

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  • Standard Revised Conflict Tactics Scales (CTS2) categories were contrasted with dichotomous (yes/no) response options.

    • Main Results:

    • Sexual coercion rates exhibited greater measurement variability compared to psychological aggression, physical assault, or injury.
    • Gender moderated the effects observed for sexual coercion.
    • Standard CTS2 categories led to higher disclosure rates for certain variables than dichotomous categories.
    • Computer and paper-and-pencil formats showed minimal differences in reporting.

    Conclusions:

    • While all tested formats have utility, questionnaire design significantly influences violence disclosure rates, particularly for sexual coercion.
    • Gender differences in reporting sexual coercion highlight the need for nuanced analysis.
    • Further research into questionnaire design's effect on violence disclosure is essential for improving data accuracy.