Reflecting on the nature and implications of item non-response in survey research on domestic violence and abuse / Valeria Skafida.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Skafida, Valeria, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Family violence--Scotland--Research--Case studies.

Family violence.

Social surveys--Response rate--Case studies.

Social surveys.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2026.

Summary:

This case study draws on research that explored item non-response to questions on domestic abuse in the Growing Up in Scotland longitudinal survey. The study investigated the extent, drivers, and implications of respondents refusing or omitting answers to sensitive survey questions about domestic violence and abuse. Analyzing patterns of non-response alongside socioeconomic and relationship variables revealed that women most at risk of domestic abuse were also those most likely not to respond to relevant survey questions, raising challenges for measuring prevalence and for ethical handling of missing data. This case study focuses on the methodological and ethical dilemmas posed by missing data in sensitive survey research, particularly the implications of conservative versus generous assumptions when coding item non-response. It highlights the tension between respecting participants’ original survey responses and producing accurate prevalence estimates. The discussion provides practical guidance for students and researchers working with survey data to explore sensitive topics, including ethical considerations, data handling strategies, and the broader consequences for policy-relevant findings. The case study will be useful for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students studying survey methodology, social research ethics, and applied quantitative methods, as well as practitioners seeking to understand the limitations of survey data on sensitive issues.

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ISBN:

9781036244965

OCLC:

1594889585

Publisher Number:

T301320