Methodological progress and substantial insights in the field of internet research

We are pleased to present the first issue of the International Journal of Internet Science (IJIS). As the mission statement indicates the journal is intended to cover two kinds of related research. On the one hand it presents methodological research that shows how the Internet can be used as a tool for data collection. On the other hand, it presents substantial research on the social and psychological implications of the Internet and other new online media. It is our conviction that both streams of research can profit from each other so that the journal includes both. The current issue is giving a first impression on the variety of approaches to be dealt with in this journal while exemplifying the common ground that good empirical research is enhanced by a clear theory-guidance. Many of the articles stem from earlier presentations given at one of the international conferences of the conference series General Online Research (GOR). The selection of articles brings together empirical methodological studies on important determinants of response behaviour in online data collection and empirical research on the social implications of web- and computer use. To the first type of research belong the contribution of Smyth, Dillman, Christian, and Stern, the contribution of Krysan and Couper, the paper of Göritz and the article of Ollesch, Heineken, and Schulte. To the second type belong the articles of Mesch and Talmud as well as the paper of Korupp

Blood glucose testing and primary prevention of diabetes mellitus type 2 - evaluation of the effect of evidence based patient information

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Evidence-based patient information (EBPI) has been recognised as important tool for informed choice in particular in the matter of preventive options. An objective, on the best scientific evidence-based consumer information about subthreshold elevated blood glucose levels (impaired fasting glucose and impaired glucose tolerance) and primary prevention of diabetes, is not available yet. Thus we developed a web-based EBPI and aim to evaluate its effects on informed decision making in people 50 years or older.</p> <p>Methods/Design</p> <p>We conduct a web-based randomised-controlled trial to evaluate the effect of information about elevated blood glucose levels and diabetes primary prevention on five specific outcomes: (i) knowledge of elevated blood glucose level-related issues (primary outcome); (ii) attitudes to a metabolic testing; (iii) intention to undergo a metabolic testing; (iv) decision conflict; (v) satisfaction with the information. The intervention group receives a specially developed EBPI about subthreshold elevated blood glucose levels and diabetes primary prevention, the control group information about this topic, available in the internet.</p> <p>The study population consists of people between 50 and 69 years of age without known diabetes. Participants will be recruited via the internet page of the cooperating health insurance company, Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), and the internet page of the German Diabetes Centre. Outcomes will be measured through online questionnaires. We expect better informed participants in the intervention group.</p> <p>Discussion</p> <p>The design of this study may be a prototype for other web-based prevention information and their evaluation.</p> <p>Trial registration</p> <p>Current Controlled Trial: ISRCTN22060616.</p

Teacher Mental Health Literacy: Results from a Statewide Survey in Schools

Bauer U, Okan O, Faulbaum F. Teacher Mental Health Literacy: Results from a Statewide Survey in Schools. In: 16th World Congress on Public Health 2020 Public Health for the future of humanity: analysis, advocacy and action. European Journal of Public Health. Vol 30. Oxford: Oxford Univ Press; 2020

Methodological progress and substantial insights in the field of internet research

We are pleased to present the first issue of the International Journal of Internet Science (IJIS). As the mission statement indicates the journal is intended to cover two kinds of related research. On the one hand it presents methodological research that shows how the Internet can be used as a tool for data collection. On the other hand, it presents substantial research on the social and psychological implications of the Internet and other new online media. It is our conviction that both streams of research can profit from each other so that the journal includes both. The current issue is giving a first impression on the variety of approaches to be dealt with in this journal while exemplifying the common ground that good empirical research is enhanced by a clear theory-guidance. Many of the articles stem from earlier presentations given at one of the international conferences of the conference series General Online Research (GOR). The selection of articles brings together empirical methodological studies on important determinants of response behaviour in online data collection and empirical research on the social implications of web- and computer use. To the first type of research belong the contribution of Smyth, Dillman, Christian, and Stern, the contribution of Krysan and Couper, the paper of Göritz and the article of Ollesch, Heineken, and Schulte. To the second type belong the articles of Mesch and Talmud as well as the paper of Korupp

Innovation der Online-Datenerhebung für wissenschaftliche Forschungen. Das niederländische MESS-Projekt

Nicht viele wissenschaftliche Langzeitstudien in Europa oder in den Vereinigten Staaten stützen sich auf Online-Panels. In führenden wissenschaftlichen Studien wird zur Datenerhebung meist auf Face-to-Face-Interviews oder Telefoninterview zurückgegriffen. Im Vergleich dazu ist die Internetbefragung kosteneffizienter und bietet der empirischen Forschung in den Sozialwissenschaften verschiedene neue Möglichkeiten. Grundsätzlich können neue oder komplexe Konzepte innerhalb viel kürzerer Zeitrahmen bewertet werden, als dies in der herkömmlichen Meinungsforschung üblich ist. Außerdem sind technologiebedingt z.B