Congruence between Objective and Self-Report Data in a Sample of Young Adolescents

Lisa J. Crockett; John E. Schulenberg; Anne C. Petersen

doi:10.1177/074355488724006

Congruence between Objective and Self-Report Data in a Sample of Young Adolescents

Lisa J. Crockett, John E. Schulenberg, Anne C. Petersen

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Methodology texts frequently emphasize the limitations of self-report measures. Empirical information on the validity of self-report data, however, tends to be limited to particular topics and populations. This paper examines the validity of self-report data in a sample of young adolescents for whom objective and self-report data were available on course grades, height, and weight. A comparison of the two kinds of data generally supported the validity of the self-reports, although there was some evidence of response effects. It was concluded that while young adolescents exhibit some systematic errors in reporting, self-reports can provide a useful substitute for some kinds of objective data.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	383-392
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Adolescent Research
Volume	2
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/074355488724006
State	Published - Oct 1987
Externally published	Yes

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Developmental and Educational Psychology
Sociology and Political Science

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