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Using essays to explore motivations of peer influence / Christine Zozula.

By: Material type: TextSeries: Publisher: London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2018Description: 1 online resourceContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
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  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781526444837 (ebook) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 155.2 23
Online resources: This case study examines the utility of the self-report essay as a method of data collection. The account describes the research process for a study on motivations for peer influence toward or away from criminal behavior. Using this study as an example, I illustrate the practical application of the self-report essay, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of this method. This case study primarily centers around methodological issues of sample-selection, coding decisions, reliability, cost, and measurement of variables.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

This case study examines the utility of the self-report essay as a method of data collection. The account describes the research process for a study on motivations for peer influence toward or away from criminal behavior. Using this study as an example, I illustrate the practical application of the self-report essay, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of this method. This case study primarily centers around methodological issues of sample-selection, coding decisions, reliability, cost, and measurement of variables.

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