Experimental examination of reporting accuracy for victimization among college students, suggesting varied mode effects.
Key Points
This research aims to assess how different reporting modes (face-to-face vs. self-administered) influence victimization reports among college students.
Experimental design comparing interviewer-administered and self-administered surveys.
Used the ISRD3 victimization scale for assessment.
Sample involved college students.
Respondents in the interviewer-administered condition reported more lifetime victimization experiences.
No significant difference in reports of past-year victimization between modes.
Findings challenge assumptions that self-administered surveys yield more accurate results for sensitive topics.