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  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada. nallen@uwo.ca

The Journal of Applied Psychology
|September 12, 2007
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Participant nonresponse in group research can skew results. Computer simulations show that using only survey responders often underestimates true dissimilarity effects, even with high response rates.

Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Research Methodology

Background:

  • Research on group member dissimilarity and outcomes shows inconsistent findings.
  • Methodological factors may explain these inconsistencies.
  • Participant nonresponse is a common issue in group research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of participant nonresponse on dissimilarity-outcome relations.
  • To understand how nonresponse affects the measurement of group dissimilarity.
  • To identify potential biases in existing research findings.

Main Methods:

  • Computer simulations were employed to model participant nonresponse.
  • Simulations varied response rates and nonresponse patterns.
  • Dissimilarity and outcome measures were analyzed under different nonresponse scenarios.

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Main Results:

  • Participant nonresponse typically leads to an underestimation of true dissimilarity effects.
  • This underestimation occurs even when response rates are high.
  • The magnitude of underestimation is influenced by nonresponse patterns.

Conclusions:

  • Participant nonresponse is a critical methodological confound in dissimilarity-outcome research.
  • Researchers should account for potential nonresponse bias in their analyses.
  • Future research should explore methods to mitigate nonresponse bias or correct for its effects.