DIGITALIZATION AS A PROCESS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF NATIONAL LABOR MARKETS AND EDUCATION SYSTEMS. RESULTS OF NATIONAL SURVEY RESEARCH

The public broadcasting remit in the eyes of the audience: survey research into the future role of Flemish public service broadcasting The public broadcasting remit in the eyes of the audience: survey research into the future role of Flemish public service broadcasting In view of the discussion about the future position of public service broadcasting, this research investigates the expectations of Flemings regarding their public service broadcasting institution VRT. Based on the current task description of the VRT, a survey was effectuated among a representative sample of Flemings (N=1565). Questions were asked about the content (broad or complementary to commercial broadcasting), audience (broad or niche) and distinctive nature of public service broadcasting. The analysis shows that, overall, Flemings are in favour of a broad public service broadcasting institution with a strong focus on entertainment (besides information), oriented towards a broad audience. At the same time, they believe the institution should distinguish itself from its competitors, through quality, social responsibility, cultural identity and (particularly creative) innovation, among other things. Cluster analysis shows that the call to prioritize culture and education over entertainment, which dominates public debate, is representative of only a minority (20%) of highly educated Flemings.

Download Full-text

Monitoring the Future national survey results on drug use, 1975-2017: Volume II, college students and adults ages 19-55

10.3998/2027.42/146531 ◽

2018 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

J.E. Schulenberg ◽

L.D. Johnston ◽

P.M. O'Malley ◽

J.G. Bachman ◽

R.A. Miech ◽

...

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Drug Use ◽

National Survey ◽

The Future ◽

Survey Results ◽

Monitoring The Future

Download Full-text

The value of online surveys: a look back and a look ahead

Internet Research ◽

10.1108/intr-03-2018-0089 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 854-887 ◽

Cited By ~ 30

Author(s):

Joel R. Evans ◽

Anil Mathur

Keyword(s):

Survey Research ◽

Online Survey ◽

New Technologies ◽

Actual Behavior ◽

Online Surveys ◽

Content Type ◽

Look Ahead ◽

Look Back ◽

The Future ◽

The Look

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present a detailed and critical look at the evolution of online survey research since Evans and Mathur’s (2005) article on the value of online surveys. At that time, online survey research was in its early stages. Also covered are the present and future states of online research. Many conclusions and recommendations are presented. Design/methodology/approach The look back focuses on online surveys, strengths and weaknesses of online surveys, the literature on several aspects of online surveys and online survey best practices. The look ahead focuses on emerging survey technologies and methodologies, and new non-survey technologies and methodologies. Conclusions and recommendations are provided. Findings Online survey research is used more frequently and better accepted by researchers than in 2005. Yet, survey techniques are still regularly transformed by new technologies. Non-survey digital research is also more prominent than in 2005 and can better track actual behavior than surveys can. Hybrid surveys will be widespread in the future. Practical implications The paper aims to provide insights for researchers with different levels of online survey experience. And both academics and practitioners should gain insights. Social implications Adhering to a strong ethics code is vital to gain respondents’ trust and to produce valid results. Originality/value Conclusions and recommendations are offered in these specific areas: defining concepts, understanding the future role of surveys, developing and implementing surveys and a survey code of ethics. The literature review cites more than 200 sources.

Download Full-text

Analysis and Interpretation in Cross-National Survey Research

Cross-National Comparative Survey Research ◽

10.1016/b978-0-08-020979-1.50006-0 ◽

1977 ◽

pp. 95-128

Author(s):

HENRY TEUNE

Keyword(s):

Survey Research ◽

National Survey ◽

Cross National

Download Full-text

Transparency and Replication in Cross-national Survey Research: Identification of Problems and Possible Solutions

Sociological Methods & Research ◽

10.1177/0049124119882452 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 004912411988245

Author(s):

Elena Damian ◽

Bart Meuleman ◽

Wim van Oorschot

Keyword(s):

Social Sciences ◽

Theoretical Model ◽

Survey Research ◽

National Survey ◽

Great Majority ◽

Sufficient Information ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Research Transparency ◽

National Studies ◽

Cross National

In this article, we examine whether cross-national studies disclose enough information for independent researchers to evaluate the validity and reliability of the findings (evaluation transparency) or to perform a direct replication (replicability transparency). The first contribution is theoretical. We develop a heuristic theoretical model including the actors, factors, and processes that influence the transparency of cross-national studies and provide an overview of the measures currently taken to improve research transparency. The second contribution is empirical, in which we analyze the level of transparency in published cross-national studies. Specifically, using a random sample of 305 comparative studies published in one of 29 peer-reviewed social sciences journals (from 1986 to 2016), we show that, even though all the articles include some methodological information, the great majority lack sufficient information for evaluation and replication. Lastly, we develop and propose a set of transparency guidelines tailored for reporting cross-national survey research.

Download Full-text