https://www.surveypractice.org/ Survey Practice is AAPOR’s e-journal on practical survey research and public opinion. en Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:36:28 +0000 Latino adults, particularly those residing in rural areas, remain underrepresented in survey research due to language barriers, housing instability, and limited internet access. Designing an effective data collection methodology ... https://doi.org/10.29115/SP-2026-0035 https://www.surveypractice.org/article/165907-adapting-sampling-and-incentive-strategies-to-improve-survey-response-for-rural-latino-adults Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:33:00 +0000 We are excited to share that the 2026 Special Issue on Mixed Methods Research: Deepening Our Knowledge Through Integrated Designs in Survey Practice is now live! https://www.surveypractice.org/post/4140-now-published-2026-special-issue-on-mixed-methods-research https://www.surveypractice.org/post/4140-now-published-2026-special-issue-on-mixed-methods-research Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:52:19 +0000 Mixed methods research — the integration of quantitative and qualitative data — enriches the researcher’s methodological framework and ultimately their knowledge related to the research objectives. Compared to quantitative-only ... https://doi.org/10.29115/SP-2026-0032 https://www.surveypractice.org/article/165902-mixed-methods-research-deepening-our-knowledge-through-integrated-designs Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:52:18 +0000 The increase in complex family constellations in recent decades highlights fundamental limitations of household-based family surveys grounded in cis-heteronormative, nuclear family assumptions. As family lives also extend across households ... https://doi.org/10.29115/SP-2026-0018 https://www.surveypractice.org/article/160563-bridging-methods-to-capture-complex-family-constellations Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:52:17 +0000 School absenteeism is a persistent barrier to learning that affects students across the United States, but the specific factors driving school absenteeism in the post-pandemic era are poorly understood ... https://doi.org/10.29115/SP-2026-0012 https://www.surveypractice.org/article/159466-how-a-mixed-methods-approach-contributed-to-understanding-drivers-of-school-absenteeism-in-the-united-states Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:52:16 +0000 The National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY) follows respondents starting when they are young (11-17 years old), surveying them into adulthood on topics such as work, family, and significant ... https://doi.org/10.29115/SP-2026-0025 https://www.surveypractice.org/article/162350-complementary-or-contradictory-testing-informed-consent-materials-using-surveys-interviews-and-intercept-testing Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:52:15 +0000 This study employs an interdisciplinary, mixed-methods design to advance understanding of the economic, social, and cultural factors shaping career decision-making among U.S. youth and young adults. Using a phased ... https://doi.org/10.29115/SP-2026-0013 https://www.surveypractice.org/article/159463-capturing-complexity-in-youth-career-planning-a-mixed-methods-perspective Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:52:14 +0000 This article describes the exploratory sequential mixed-methods design of the Niakhar Social Networks and Health Project Surveys (NSNHP), which investigated the association between social networks and health in rural ... https://doi.org/10.29115/SP-2026-0011 https://www.surveypractice.org/article/159993-exploratory-sequential-mixed-methods-design-of-the-niakhar-social-networks-and-health-project-surveys Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:52:13 +0000 West Virginia is experiencing a shortage of Direct Care Professionals (DCPs), a critical workforce providing hands-on support to help people remain in their homes. Based on recommendations from a ... https://doi.org/10.29115/SP-2026-0006 https://www.surveypractice.org/article/157766-when-evaluation-requires-flexibility-using-explanatory-sequential-mixed-methods-to-determine-an-ideal-direct-care-training-length-to-bolster-west-vir Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:52:12 +0000 Evaluations of health communication campaigns primarily use quantitative methods to track reach and engagement despite the multifaceted ways campaigns influence behavior. We evaluated the Centers for Disease Control and ... https://doi.org/10.29115/SP-2026-0005 https://www.surveypractice.org/article/157629-mixed-method-evaluation-of-a-national-health-campaign-defining-exposure-and-measuring-behavioral-impact-in-cdc-s-hear-her-campaign