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July 1, 2026Journal of Victimology and Victim Justice

Comparing Victimization Reporting in Face-to-face Interviews and Self-administered Surveys: A Methodological Experiment with College Students

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EHElizabeth N. HartsellHGHugo S. GomesMKMarvin D. Krohn

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Overview

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.

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Hartsell et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a44af325cd2549c8bc442f5https://doi.org/10.1177/25166069261459778
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