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Text messaging surveys, especially modular designs, improve disclosure of sensitive information compared to telephone interviews. Modular text surveys also enhance respondent ease, with limited nonresponse bias.

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Area of Science:

  • Survey methodology
  • Data collection techniques
  • Social sciences research

Background:

  • Traditional survey methods face challenges in collecting sensitive data.
  • Innovative data collection strategies are needed to improve response rates and data quality.
  • Pilot studies are crucial for evaluating new survey methodologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze errors and costs of an innovative survey data collection methodology.
  • To compare the effectiveness of telephone interviews versus text messaging in a Nepalese adult sample.
  • To assess the impact of a modular text messaging design on data disclosure and respondent experience.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study in Nepal with 450 young adults.
  • Randomized experiment comparing three data collection modes: telephone interview, standard text message interview, and modular text message interview.
  • Analysis of sensitive data disclosure, survey ease, and nonresponse bias.

Main Results:

  • Text messaging modes significantly increased the disclosure of sensitive information compared to telephone interviews.
  • The modular text message design made the survey easier for respondents.
  • Reduced response rates in the modular group introduced limited nonresponse bias.

Conclusions:

  • Innovative text messaging survey methods, particularly modular designs, show promise for collecting sensitive data.
  • These methods can enhance respondent experience and data quality.
  • Further research is recommended to refine and apply these methodologies across different contexts and modes.