Sensitive questions and response effects: an evaluation

摘要: The literature relating to asking sensitive questions in surveys is reviewed and evaluated. It argued that work the nature of associated response effects development strategies designed cope with these embodies a number largely unexamined assumptions. These are identified three main areas. First, clarification necessary relation way which sensitivity defined operationalised. Second, relationship between context explored particular reference identity. Finally, some implications link assurances anonymity responses explored. In conclusion it suggested benefits methodology sophistication will be most apparent theoretical issues.