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Using the experience sampling method in gerontological social work

Using the experience sampling method in gerontological social work

Authors :
Borell, Klas
Source :
Journal of Gerontological Social Work. Winter, 1998, Vol. 30 Issue 3, p183, 7 p.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

This research note examines some advantages and drawbacks of using Experience Sampling Method (ESM) for the study of gerontological social work and other related fields of social and health services. ESM typically requires participants to respond to signals from electronic pagers at randomly determined intervals. In response to these, participants are expected to fill out a short self-report about their activities, as well as of their thoughts and feelings of these activities. ESM is, compared to conventional methods of observation (when people know that they are being studied and may behave differently from normal), a rather 'unobtrusive' method, and ESM-data does not, unlike conventional survey-data, rely on retrospective information. KEYWORDS. Experience Sampling Method, gerontological social work, unobtrusive methods

Details

ISSN :
01634372
Volume :
30
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.54257587