Is anonymity important in AIDS survey research?
In two experiments, findings with college undergraduates (Ns = 154 and 137) suggest social desirability may not affect responses to survey items on HIV-related behaviors and results may not be constrained by anonymity.
Zagumny
M J
MJ
Department of Psychology, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville 38505, USA.
Ramsey
R J
RJ
Upchurch
M P
MP
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology* / Q000635:transmission; D000328:Adult; D003219:Confidentiality; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012107:Research Design; D012928:Social Desirability; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology