Reduction of low response rates in interview surveys of poor African-American families

Authors
Jackson, AP Ivanoff, A
Citation
Ap. Jackson et A. Ivanoff, Reduction of low response rates in interview surveys of poor African-American families, J SOC SERV, 25(1-2), 1999, pp. 41-60
Citations number
49
Categorie Soggetti
Social Work & Social Policy
Journal title
JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SERVICE RESEARCH
ISSN journal
01488376 → ACNP
Volume
25
Issue
1-2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
41 - 60
Database
ISI
SICI code
0148-8376(1999)25:1-2<41:ROLRRI>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
This paper suggests a framework for maximizing response in survey research with poor African-American families. Highlighting the affinity between rese arch and direct practice, strategies involving persuasion, credibility, giv ing, and motivation are discussed. The utility of these ideas for researche rs concerned with data gathering in minority communities for policy and pra ctice is addressed.