Lynn, P (2019) 'Applying Prospect Theory to Participation in a CAPI/Web Panel Survey.' Public Opinion Quarterly, 83 (3). 559 - 567. ISSN 0033-362X

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Abstract

Prospect theory states that the influential power of avoiding negative outcomes is stronger than that of achieving positive outcomes. In a survey context, this theory has been tested with respect to not only participation in a CATI survey, but also giving consent to data linkage in CATI surveys. No study, however, has tested the theory with respect to participation in a CAPI or web survey. This study does so in a mixed-mode panel context; it also tests the moderating effects of time-in-panel, response history, and mode protocol. Results show that the framing of the survey participation request influences participation propensity in a way consistent with prospect theory, but only for relatively recent panel entrants. The opposite effect is found for long-term panel participants. No difference is found between mode protocols.

Item Type:	Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute for Social and Economic Research
Depositing User:	Elements
Date Deposited:	18 Sep 2019 15:50
Last Modified:	30 Mar 2021 15:15
URI:	http://repository.essex.ac.uk/id/eprint/25390

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