论文信息 - Conducting research using web-based questionnaires: Practical, methodological, and ethical considerations

Conducting research using web-based questionnaires: Practical, methodological, and ethical considerations

The use of the internet for social science research is becoming increasingly common. This paper outlines practical, methodological and ethical issues for researchers to consider when using web-based questionnaires. This is illustrated by consideration of the authors' own experience of conducting a study into the phenomenon of self-harm.

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