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What are the Characteristics of Respondents using Different Devices in Mixed‐device Online Surveys? Evidence from Six UK Surveys

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  • Olga Maslovskaya
  • Gabriele B. Durrant
  • Peter W.F. Smith
  • Tim Hanson
  • Ana Villar

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There is a move towards online data collection across the world. Online survey response is complicated by respondents using different devices. So far, no research has been conducted in the UK to study characteristics of people using different devices in mixed‐device online surveys. This analysis uses all publicly available UK social surveys with an online component: Understanding Society Innovation Panel, Community Life Survey, European Social Survey, 1958 National Child Development Study and the Second Longitudinal Study of Young People in England. Descriptive analysis and logistic regressions are used to explore significant correlates of device use in online surveys. The results of bivariate analysis suggest that age, gender, marital status, employment, religion, household size, children in household, household income, number of cars and frequency of internet use are significantly associated with device used across surveys. The associations with age, gender, employment status, household size and education are consistent with the findings from other countries. The knowledge about respondents' characteristics using different devices in online surveys in the UK will help to understand better the response process in online surveys and to target certain subgroups more effectively. It is also important for designs of online surveys, understanding of data quality and post‐survey adjustments.

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  • Olga Maslovskaya & Gabriele B. Durrant & Peter W.F. Smith & Tim Hanson & Ana Villar, 2019. "What are the Characteristics of Respondents using Different Devices in Mixed‐device Online Surveys? Evidence from Six UK Surveys," International Statistical Review, International Statistical Institute, vol. 87(2), pages 326-346, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:istatr:v:87:y:2019:i:2:p:326-346
    DOI: 10.1111/insr.12311
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    1. Grimaccia Elena & Naccarato Alessia & Gallo Gerardo & Cecconi Novella & Fratoni Alessandro, 2023. "Characteristics of Respondents to Web-Based or Traditional Interviews in Mixed-Mode Surveys. Evidence from the Italian Permanent Population Census," Journal of Official Statistics, Sciendo, vol. 39(1), pages 1-26, March.
    2. Jed J. Cohen & Johannes Reichl, 2022. "Comparing Internet and phone survey mode effects across countries and research contexts," Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society, vol. 66(1), pages 44-71, January.

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