Why Are Respondents Often More Comfortable Addressing Sensitive Subjects on Surveys

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why are respondents often more comfortable addressing sensitive subjects on surveys than in other research contexts?

• A) They know that many other people will also answer the same questions.
• B) They know that their answers will only be analyzed statistically.
• C) They can answer in private.
• D) They don't take surveys seriously.
• E) Surveys guarantee that their answers will be confidential, while other methods do not.

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Definitions:

Pressure

The application of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it, often leading to stress or strain.

Stress

A physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension.

External Frustration

Emotional or psychological stress resulting from blockages or hindrances caused by environmental factors outside an individual's control.

Avoidance-Avoidance Conflict

A psychological dilemma wherein an individual must choose between two undesirable outcomes.