Title

Adapting Cognitive Interviewing For Early Adolescent Hispanic Girls And Sensitive Topics

Keywords

Adolescent girls; Cognitive interviewing; Focus groups; Refining study measures; Sensitive topics

Abstract

Cognitive interviewing is a research technique commonly used in survey research to improve measurement validity. However, this technique is useful to researchers planning to use self-report measures in intervention research because invalidity of such measures jeopardizes detection of intervention effects. Little research currently exists regarding the use of cognitive interviewing techniques with adolescent populations, particularly those who are Hispanic. This article describes common challenges to conducting cognitive interviewing with early adolescent girls and how these challenges are impacted by Hispanic culture and sensitive topics. A focus group approach is recommended over the traditional one-on-one cognitive interview format, and experiences from actual focus groups conducted in preparation for an intervention study are used to illustrate strategies for accomplishing the goals of cognitive interviewing. Creative and careful planning, attention to developmental considerations, and incorporation of cultural values are essential to the success of this approach.

Publication Date

1-1-2014

Publication Title

Hispanic Health Care International

Volume

12

Issue

3

Number of Pages

111-119

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1891/1540-4153.12.3.111

Socpus ID

84929409293 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84929409293

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