Advantages and Disadvantages of using the website SurveyMonkey in a real study: Psychopathological profile in people with normal-weight, overweight and obesity in a community sample

Authors

  • Carmen Varela Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, University of Barcelona, Passeig Vall d’Hebrón, 171, 08035
  • José Ruiz Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, University of Barcelona, Passeig Vall d’Hebrón, 171, 08035.
  • Ana Andrés Institute of Physical Education of Cataluña, University of Barcelona
  • Rubén Roy Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, University of Barcelona, Passeig Vall d’Hebrón, 171, 08035
  • Adela Fusté Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, University of Barcelona, Passeig Vall d’Hebrón, 171, 08035
  • Carmina Saldaña Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, University of Barcelona, Passeig Vall d’Hebrón, 171, 08035.

Keywords:

data collection, health information, internet, web-based surveys, SurveyMonkey

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine whether web-based surveys may be an attractive alternative to traditional survey methods (postal surveys, paper and pencil questionnaires and telephone interviews) and analyzing their advantages and disadvantages through a real study.

An investigation to assess differences in personality dimensions, coping strategies and eating behaviour in a community sample (n=152) of normal-weight (n=101), overweight (n=30) and obese people (n=21). This research is presented here as an example using an online survey, which has been designed with the website SurveyMonkey.

Survey Monkey has provided some positive aspects, such as: easier access, avoidance of input and data coding errors, a faster distribution and saving time and cost. However, some negative characteristics have been detected, for instance: response rates and the length of the questionnaire.

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2017-04-21

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Varela, C., Ruiz, J., Andrés, A., Roy, R., Fusté, A., & Saldaña, C. (2017). Advantages and Disadvantages of using the website SurveyMonkey in a real study: Psychopathological profile in people with normal-weight, overweight and obesity in a community sample. E-Methodology, 77–89. Retrieved from https://e-methodology.eu/index.php/e-methodology/article/view/10.15503.emet2016.77.89

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“On the Internet” – Research