Abstract
Convenience Samples by Internet and the Press - Gay and Lesbian Press Survey 2011. Since 1985, the Gay Press Survey, based on a convenience sample, has collected data through an anonymous self-administered questionnaire on lifestyles and preventive sexual behavior among Men having Sex with Men or MSM (Bochow et al., 2003). First broadcast in the gay press, the questionnaire, since 2004, has also been available online via information or gay dating sites. From 15 May to 15 July 2011, the survey Gay News was renewed and collected a total of 10,587 questionnaires MSM residing in France, 1,084 via the press and 9,503 via the Internet. This article describes the methodology developed and the main results by comparing the two collection methods. The advantages and limitations of Internet use over paper in convenience sample surveys are discussed.
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