Use Of Online Survey Research Articles

Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical Activity in Children: A Systematic Review

Background: Extended lockdowns established to minimize the spread of COVID-19, may have affected physical activity (PA). The objective of this systematic review was to report how PA of children was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A database search of CINAHOL, Embase, MEDLINE, PsycInfo, and Web of Science was conducted on 03/29/2021 in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Studies were included if they reported a measure of PA for children ≤18 years and were published in English in a peer-reviewed journal. The search generated 673 unique citations. After applying the criteria above, 69 articles were included. The quality of the included articles was assessed using the NIH NHLBI Study Quality Assessment Toolbox. Results: Unstructured play, walking, and virtual PA (e.g., YouTube, online classes) were the most frequently reported modes of PA during the COVID-19 pandemic. The PA of children decreased among 89% of articles that reported changes in PA (e.g., frequency, intensity, duration, or the percentage of children who met PA recommendations) of children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Increased PA was reported more often among younger children, boys, children who lived with other children, and children with more outdoor space. Conclusion: Globally, PA of children decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further work is needed to develop policies to support global PA increases. Limitations of this review include the use of online surveys which are limited by participants ability to recall PA behaviors and access to online resources.

A TRACER STUDY OF BACHELOR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION GRADUATES FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2018 TO 2023

This quantitative descriptive study aimed to determine the profile of the 118 Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) graduates from the Academic Year 2018 to 2023 at Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology (KCAST). This tracer study involves the gathering of quantitative information through the use of online survey forms to get the necessary data, the study employed the descriptive quantitative technique of research. According to findings, 65% of graduates are currently employed, with the majority of them holding full-time jobs, the remaining 35% are not working yet because of their job preferences. Further, the results showed that 44% are working full-time, 25% are working on contractual basis, 10% in regular positions, 2% are working part-time, and another 1% are self-employed. Then, 43% are employed in the government, 18% as office-based clerk, 9% as sales agent/representatives, 18% as account specialist, 8% as marketing specialist, and the remaining 4% as call center agent. The level of attitude to work obtained a very high descriptive rating which means that the public administration graduates always manifested the said behavior. The quality education provisions of the institution as well as skills and abilities development obtained a high descriptive rating which means that the public administration graduates manifested the influence of the factor as extensive. It is recommended that to achieve the programs core academic goals and objectives, the institution should strengthen its connections, collaborations, and partnerships with other governmental and non-governmental organizations. KEYWORDS: descriptive-quantitative method, graduate tracer study, public administration study

Methodological and strategic insights for online survey studies: an analysis based on the CHERRIES checklist

The use of online surveys has become a valuable and widely employed tool in health research. However, the use of such instruments necessitates methodological rigor and optimization in their design to achieve the best response rates. Drawing upon relevant literature and the international CHERRIES guidelines for the development of online surveys, this article addresses methodological aspects related to ethical considerations and data protection (with reference to the Association of Internet Research's online ethics guide), study design and validation, recruitment, data collection processes, and data management and analysis. In conclusion, given the context of overexposure to online surveys, which can influence recruitment and response rates, strategies for their maximization are provided, encompassing both static and dynamic aspects of survey design.

Claves metodológicas y estratégicas para estudios basados en encuestas online: un análisis basado en la iniciativa Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys

The use of online surveys has become a valuable and widely employed tool in health research. However, the use of such instruments necessitates methodological rigor and optimization in their design to achieve the best response rates. Drawing upon relevant literature and the international CHERRIES guidelines for the development of online surveys, this article addresses methodological aspects related to ethical considerations and data protection (with reference to the Association of Internet Research's online ethics guide), study design and validation, recruitment, data collection processes, and data management and analysis. In conclusion, given the context of overexposure to online surveys, which can influence recruitment and response rates, strategies for their maximization are provided, encompassing both static and dynamic aspects of survey design.

Did disruptive events affect the purchase of private label food products?

PurposeThis paper aims to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the private label food products, specifically assessing the stability and changes in factors influencing purchasing decisions, and comparing pre-pandemic and post-pandemic datasets.Design/methodology/approachThe study employs the Extra Tree Classifier method, a robust quantitative approach, to analyse data collected from questionnaires distributed among two distinct consumer samples. This methodological choice is explicitly adopted to provide a clear classification of factors influencing consumer preferences for private label products, surpassing conventional qualitative methods.FindingsDespite the profound disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this research underscores the persistent hierarchy of factors shaping consumer choices in the private label food market, showing an overall stability in consumer behaviour. At the same time, the analysis of individual variables highlights the positive increase in those related to product quality, health, taste, and communication.Research limitations/implicationsThe use of online surveys for data collection may introduce a self-selection bias, and the non-probabilistic sampling method could limit the generalizability of the results.Practical implicationsPractical implications suggest that managers in the private label industry should prioritize enhancing quality control, ensuring effective communication, and dynamically adapting strategies to meet evolving consumer preferences, with a particular emphasis on quality and health attributes.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the existing body of literature by providing insights into the profound transformations induced by the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer behaviour, specifically in relation to their preferences for private label food products.

Service Quality Influence on Consumer Satisfaction in the Banking Sector Aimed at Sustainable Growth

Objective: The study's goal is to find out how customer satisfaction in the Malaysian banking sector is affected by high-quality service. Theoretical framework: The study also looked into how tangibility, service dependability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy affected customer satisfaction. The SERVQUAL model, which includes tangibility, service reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy, serves as the independent variables in this study. Methodology: The focus of the study's population is on Malaysia's banking industry customers and the services provided by various banks. 317 people participated in the study, and a structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The hypothesis that was developed for the study will be put to the test using Multiple Regression Analysis. The Cronbach Alpha test was used to determine the internal reliability of the six different scales used in the study. Results and conclusions: After the study, three hypotheses were accepted, while two were rejected (Hypotheses one and five). SPSS 23 was used to analyze the data in the study. Empathy and tangibility were found to not affect customer satisfaction, according to the findings. Research implications: Participants are selected through a straightforward method of random sampling in this study. Using customer satisfaction as a moderating variable, additional studies on the relationship between service quality and customer loyalty can be conducted based on this recommendation. Customer satisfaction and loyalty can both be influenced by employee performance and employee loyalty, with service quality serving as a moderating variable. Originality/value: The study will focus on the banking sector of Malaysia. Based on data collection, the study will make use of the customer of the banking sector. This will limit the amount of data collected based on the timeframe of the study. The study will also be limited based on the process which will be adopted in the data collection process. The use of online surveys despite the many positives attached to it has some limitations. An online survey doesn't provide face-to-face interaction between the researcher and the participants.

ISO 37120 Indicators for Sustainable Cities: Brazil and Portugal

Purpose: the main goal of the research is to analyze the ISO 37120 indicators in two cities located in Brazil and Portugal, verifying whether sustainable development strategies are present in public policies. Design: This research fits in a quantitative methodology, making use of on-line survey. The units of analysis of this research are the municipalities of Guarapuava - Brazil and Matosinhos – Portugal, Cross-Country Comparative Research. Findings: Through quantitative research, the citizens have presented a general perception about Education, Health, and Security indicators, sometimes in a positiveway, other times in a negative one. About the main objective, it was noticed that the the connection between the inquired citizens were the related indicators (sectors). The results obtained show that the ISO 37120 indicators can assist in an integrated monitoring of city governance, and function as advisory tool for some specific goals to city improvement in many aspects. Research implications: The research applied ISO indicators, which are very powerful to evaluate the public policies of cities. Therefore, it contributed with a potential evaluative instrument that indicates the priority targets for investments and development of public actions. Given that, the research also developed important reflections that may benefit the governance and provision of effective public services in many areas, namely, decision making support, urban planning and cities master plans, and UN SDG 11.

A GCN- and Deep Biaffine Attention-Based Classification Model for Course Review Sentiment

In recent years, the increasing use of online surveys for course evaluation in schools has led to an outpouring of evaluation texts. These texts, with their emotional polarity, can give schools the most direct feedback. Emotional analysis on course evaluation, therefore, has great implications. However, the not-so-rigid text grammar and rich text content pose a challenge for sentiment analysis in Chinese course evaluation. To solve this problem, this paper proposes a sentiment classification model BiLSTM-GCN-Att (BGAN). Here, BiLSTM is used to extract the features of the text and output the hidden state vector. Then, the deep biaffine attention mechanism is used to analyze the dependence of the text and generate a dependency matrix. Next, input the hidden state vector to the GCN. Finally, the softmax function is used as the output layer of the model to perform sentiment classification. The model proves effective and experimental results, showing that the BGAN achieved a maximum improvement of 11.02% and 14.47% in precision and F1-score respectively compared with the classical models.

Welsh Language Fanfiction in Light of Welsh Cultural and National Identity and Language Revitalisation

While the field of fan studies is constantly growing, it has been scarcely researched in relation to minority languages and language revitalisation. In this paper we have undertaken to explore the small and previously unexplored realm of Welsh-language fanfiction, focusing on the motivations to read and write it. The aim was to explore the possible role of fanfiction in language revitalisation by investigating a relationship between these motivations and the cultural and national identity of the authors and readers, as well as their attitude towards the Welsh language. The article presents the results of a study conducted in 2022 through the use of online surveys on a sample of readers of Welsh-language fanfiction found on the Tumblr platform, and semi-structured interviews with authors of fanfiction posted on Archive of Our Own. The study revealed that the decision to participate in the fandom was strongly connected to the cultural, and in particular linguistic identity of authors and readers, and to a much lesser extent to their national identity. Two out of three major motivations emerging from the study: a wish to broaden the use of language online and the wish to learn it can be connected with language revitalization. Engagement with fanfiction was perceived as an accessible form of leisure available in Welsh and as a safe space for both learners and native speakers to creatively use the language without fear of criticism, which suggests the importance and possible use of fandom in language revitalisation. However, the study also points to some difficulties in developing a fan community around Welsh fanfiction, mostly due to technical limitations and the small amount of popular media created originally in Welsh.

From Face-to-Screen to Face-to-Face Learning: Students’ Vaccination Status and Willingness for Blended Learning Modality

The trend of transitioning back to face-to-face classes from an online, virtual, distance learning and other learning modality during the time of pandemic has started in the Philippines. This study aimed to determine the vaccination status, willingness of the students for the resumption of face-to-face classes as well as parental support or approval of the reopening of in-campus classes. Descriptive design is used in this study with the use of online survey as the primary data gathering method. Using a convenience sampling technique, it garnered 1137 responses at a local college in the Olongapo City, Philippines. Based on the survey result, 84.3% of the students are fully vaccinated with one booster shot while 9.4% are fully vaccinated as of the rollout of this survey. Exactly 50% of the students are willing for the resumption of face-to-face classes, 7.7% are willing with the intention to get vaccinated for the resumption of face-to-face classes. It may seem to have low willingness among the student but among respondents, of about 17.2%, are graduating students, will transfer to another school, and will stop for the next academic year. In terms of parental support and/or approval for the resumption of classes, 64.4% of the parents and guardians showed support to the resumption of in-campus face-to-face classes. Lastly, the result of this survey will serve as an input and basis for the preparation of the academic year 2022-2023 for the blended learning modality with shifting schedule of face-to-face classes.

Сравнительный анализ результатов онлайн-анкетирования матерей и амбулаторного наблюдения детей первого года жизни с функциональными расстройствами органов пищеварения

Objective. To compare the results of an online survey of mothers of children aged 0–12 months and outpatient observation of children of the same age using a parental questionnaire for the identification of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) according to the Rome IV criteria. Patients and methods. A total of 387 questionnaires completed by mothers of children aged 0–12 months were analyzed, as well as the results of observation of 61 children performed at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months of age. Results. Analysis of the results of an online survey of mothers of children aged 0–12 months and observation of children of the same age revealed no statistically significant differences in the prevalence of FGIDs between these groups. The prevalence of regurgitation, infant colic, and dyschezia gradually decreased by 12 months of age in contrast to constipation, which debuted at the age of 3 months and by 12 months occurred with a prevalence of up to 14.9 and 8.2%, according to questionnaires completed by mothers and outpatient examinations, respectively (p > 0.05). Conclusion. The results indicate the potential use of online surveys of mothers as a screening diagnostic tool for FGIDs in children of early age. Key words: children, functional gastrointestinal disorders, Rome IV Criteria, online survey, regurgitation, colic, dyschezia, constipation, first year of life

Psychometric Properties of the Multidimensional Assessment of Covid-19-Related Fears (MAC-RF) in French-Speaking Healthcare Professionals and Community Adults

The Multidimensional Assessment of COVID-19-Related Fears (MAC-RF) is an 8-item self-report measure, which is based on the theoretical premise that fear responses to COVID-19 involve different yet intertwined domains (i.e., bodily, relational, cognitive, and behavioural). In this multi-step study, we tested the psychometric properties of the French version of the MAC-RF and examined the reciprocal relationships among COVID-19-related fears. Data were collected in two French-speaking samples (N = 521 individuals from the community and N = 328 healthcare professionals). Internal reliability, convergent validity, construct validity, and internal structure of the MAC-RF were tested. The French version of the MAC-RF demonstrated good psychometric properties and a two-factor structure, with bodily and relational fears tapping into the first factor, and cognitive and behavioural fears tapping into the second factor. Healthcare professionals reported greater COVID-19-related fears than community participants. Correlation network analysis showed that fear for one’s own body and fear of taking action might increase the risk of experiencing other COVID-19-related fears. Limitations comprised the cross-sectional design of the study, risk of bias associated with self-report instruments, and use of online surveys. A careful assessment of different types of fear related to COVID-19 may have implications for prevention and clinical practice during the current coronavirus pandemic. The French version of the MAC-RF is valid and reliable and can thus be used for this purpose.

Students’ intention on post COVID19 continuance of e-learning

Traditional teaching methods have changed as a result of COVID-19's prominence. For many teachers, the lack of traditional face-to-face training was effectively made up for by online learning. Under emergency management, online learning may support students and schools while also generating special opportunities. In reaction to the epidemic, educational institutions from many nations have introduced extensive online course options. Online education during a pandemic is distinct from regular online education. An investigation on emergency management-related educational reform can be done by surveying students in higher education institutions University students were polled to discover more about their intentions to keep learning online despite the outbreak. Using the task-technology fit model, expectation confirmation theory was broadened to examine if the technical support for promoting online learning assisted students in completing course learning assignments while pandemic was going on and led to a persistent intention to take use of E-learning in the nearby future. When creating eLearning platforms, governments must exercise caution because students' intentions to continue their e-learning may change as a result of unanticipated crises like COVID-19. Through the use of online surveys, data were gathered. The research hypotheses were validated with partial least squares method and structural equation modelling on a total of 513 valid replies. The findings showed that continuing intention was substantially explained by the entire research design. After the COVID-19 pandemic, specific recommendations are made regarding how higher education institutions may support online learning strategies.

How to optimize recruitment strategies of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases for online surveys: experience from an international study.

The use of online surveys as a recruitment tool for clinical research has recently expanded; nevertheless, optimal recruitment strategies remain poorly identified. Objectives. The study aimed to identify the most effective recruitment strategies for online research studies and to determine the optimal survey channels for obtaining patients’ responses. This is a post-hoc analysis of the ARCOVAX (ArLAR COVID Vaccination) study. Multiple recruitment strategies were disseminated in Arabic, English, and French. The proportion of enrolled patients was correlated with each strategy. Channels used by patients to complete the survey were divided into three categories (social media (SoMe), doctor, and patients’ associations). These channels were correlated with the patients’ characteristics and the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). A total of 1595 patients from 19 Arab countries completed the survey. Patients’ mean age was 39 years, 73.2% (1159) were females, 17.8% (284) had a university education level and 93.1% (1468) answered the survey in Arabic. The most effective recruitment strategies were personalized WhatsApp reminders to recruiters (30% of enrolled patients), technical support in response to access issues (27%) and sharing recruitment status by country on a WhatsApp group (24%). The channels used to complete the survey were: SoMe in 45% (711), doctor in 40% (647), and patients’ associations in 8.5% (233), and correlated with age and GDP. To optimize recruitment, it is recommended to combine multiple strategies and channels, use the native language and be active (mobilize teams), reactive (provide prompt technical support), and proactive (share regular updates and reminders).Supplementary InformationThe online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00296-022-05195-0.

Examining the Intention of Joining Internship Programs Among Undergraduate Students in Bandung

Globally, the pandemic forced schools, colleges, and universities to close their campuses in order to allow students to practice social distancing practices. Despite the difficulties and challenges, some of undergraduate students realized that with this new learning system, the time set for learning or for formal education become more flexible which leaves these students to fill in their spare time with more productive activities. One of those activities is joining a virtual or on-site internship program. Due to the new “Kampus Merdeka” policy, specifically internship programs and the high interest in joining internships, and knowing the four aspects (work meaningfulness, institutional image, organizational attributes, and organizational attractiveness) which are important for someone to eventually join internship programs could be a very beneficial opportunity for a company like iSeek which is a newly established company focusing on providing an internship-seeking platform. The goal of this research is to identify the impact the mentioned four aspects to the intention of joining internship programs among undergraduate students in Bandung. This research utilizes the 5-point Likert scale. The data is gathered though the use of online survey of 259 respondents, which then it will be analysed using SEM-PLS method to obtain the results. The result of the analysis shows that institutional image does have a positive and significant impact towards organizational attractiveness and joining intention whilst organizational attributes also have a significant impact towards the organizational attractiveness. Meanwhile the rest of the factors resulted the opposite. The findings of this study recommend other job seeking platform companies to further develop marketing strategy and have their own research to further understand their customers and utilize it to attract more company partners.

The Role of Sustainable Consumption and Green Marketing in Consumers’ Purchase Decisions in the SMART Era

Purpose: Along with the growing environmental concerns, the need to make the consumption more eco-friendly has emerged. The awareness of the danger related to excessive consumerism pushed some part of the society towards more sustainable choices. The main goal of this study was to evaluate the impact of pro-ecological factors in the marketing mix on the young consumers’ purchase decisions. Design/methodology/approach: The research investigated the willingness to purchase a product described as “ecological” in a situation when its price is the same or higher (price premium) when compared to the price of other products. The quantitative research in the form of indirect data collection with the use of online survey has been carried out in the age groups of 18–24 and 25–34. Findings: The results indicate that pro-environmental factors play an important role for those consumers in their purchase decisions. However, despite the ecological concerns, price is still a crucial factor for many. Research limitations/implications: The research has been carried out in the group of young consumers; therefore, a similar questionnaire could be distributed among respondents from older age groups to gather a more extensive view of the market. Originality/value: The results confirm the importance of the “eco” factor in marketing on the Polish market. The findings regarding the purchase behaviours of Polish consumers might serve as a guidance for companies operating on the market.

Ethics in Research: the Use of Online Survey in Psychology

Resumo Pesquisas de levantamento (survey) em Psicologia utilizando coleta de dados on-line (CDO) se tornaram muito populares no Brasil devido a sua facilidade e capacidade de reunir muitos participantes. Essa nova prática, no entanto, necessita de uma metodologia própria e levanta questões éticas importantes. Problematiza-se, neste artigo, a questão referente à inexistência de diretrizes brasileiras que estabelecem as melhores práticas para seu uso, a fim de alcançar o objetivo deste estudo teórico de explorar os dilemas éticos e metodológicos referentes ao uso de CDO e propor algumas diretrizes e soluções básicas para tais questões. Serão discutidas questões sobre consentimento, sigilo e confidencialidade e qualidade dos dados. Além disso, serão apresentadas possíveis soluções e alternativas discutidas na literatura. Conclui-se que a pesquisa com uso de CDO é muito importante para o cenário brasileiro atual, mas algumas precauções devem ser tomadas a fim de garantir a proteção dos participantes e pesquisadores, bem como a qualidade dos dados.

Voice Biomarkers as Possible Indicators of Cognitive Aging

There is emerging evidence that measures of voice prosody are related to diagnoses of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders. The goal of this study was to examine whether voice prosody measures (pitch, pulse, voice breaks, jitter, shimmer, and amplitude) are also related to individual differences in normal cognitive aging. Data are from the Midlife in the United States Wave 2 (M2) and Wave 3 (M3) for 2693 participants (ages 42-92 at M3) who completed the M2 and M3 Brief Test of Adult Cognition by Telephone (BTACT) and had M3 voice recordings. Voice variables were measured from cognitive interviews using three cognitive tests and averaged to create a composite for each voice variable. Voice prosody was related to age, sex, education, and health, which were included as covariates. Older adults, men, and those with more health conditions had higher jitter and shimmer. Older adults, women, and those with higher education and better health had more voice breaks. Hierarchical regression models, controlling for the covariates, examined the voice composites as predictors of each cognitive measure at M3 and change over 9 years from M2 to M3. As hypothesized, higher jitter predicted lower performance and greater decline on memory, category fluency, and attention. Contrary to predictions, a lower number of voice breaks predicted worse performance and greater declines on all cognitive tests. The results suggest that voice biomarkers are related to cognitive performance and decline, and they may offer a promising approach for identifying early signs of cognitive impairment or dementia.

Education Differences in Older Adults' Performance on Online Assessments of Inductive Reasoning and Verbal Memory

Paper-and-pencil measures of inductive reasoning and verbal memory administered in-person are well-established methods for measuring cognitive ability in adults. However, given recent increases in the use of online surveys, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when in-person research with older adults became difficult, we investigated whether these cognitive measures could be administered effectively online and whether older adults’ performance on these measures of inductive reasoning and verbal memory might differ by education level. Data were collected online between mid-May and mid-June of 2020 from 292 individuals aged 66-90 years (M=69.1, SD=3.3). The sample was primarily White (91%) and had more women (62%) than men; 83 participants had a graduate-level education (master’s/doctoral degree), 101 had an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, and 108 had less than an associate’s degree. Three measures of inductive reasoning (Number Series, Letter Sets, and Word Series) and two measures of verbal memory (Immediate Recall and Delayed Recall of a list of 20 words) were completed by participants on an online platform. One-way MANOVA found a significant main effect for education group on the inductive reasoning measures (Wilks’ lambda=.93, p=.001). However, follow-up univariate ANOVAs indicated significant differences by education group only for Number Series, with Tukey post hoc tests showing that the graduate-level and college-degree groups performed significantly better than the group with less than an associate’s degree. Factorial repeated-measures ANOVA found a significant decline between immediate and delayed recall (p<.001) and that this difference varied by education group (p=.003). Implications of these findings will be discussed.

Conducting Online Crime and Safety Surveys with British Farmers

Rural crime continues to be an under-represented area of academia. As a result, much of the methodological guidance tends to stem from health or rural development research, providing general guidance, but lacking the specific considerations of conducting crime and safety research in a rural environment. However, the impact of COVID-19 has led to a wider consideration of online surveys, particularly in rural communities. This paper provides guidance on conducting online crime and safety surveys with the farming community based on the extensive experience of the author in the field of rural criminology. Methodological considerations will be addressed that distinguish rural online crime and safety surveying from its urban counterpart, and the advantages and disadvantages of this methodology will be discussed. The aim being to guide the rural criminological researcher in the use of online surveys to obtain key data from the farming community to support and extend their research.