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Title

Using Internet‐Based Vignette Methods to Understand Elder Residential Choices

Authors

Francis G. Caro, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Teck Ho, University of California - Berkeley
Daniel McFadden, University of California - Berkeley
Alison Gottlieb, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Christine Yee, University of California - Berkeley
Taizan Chan, Queensland University of Technology
Joachim Winter, Ludwig Maximilians Universitat, Munchen

Document Type

Occasional Paper

Publication Date

4-2009

Abstract

This paper illustrates an innovative method of administering fractional factorial surveys (vignettes) using the internet. The approach makes it possible to use video clips to deliver information. The method also provides subjects with interactive options before making judgments. A study to determine the views of older people regarding residential options is used to illustrate the method. The study found that the following characteristics of vignette persons affected subject recommendations: personal introduction, functional status, social network, and current housing characteristics. However, characteristics of retirement community features and personal financial status did not affect recommendations.

Comments

Working Paper.

Recommended Citation

Caro, Francis G.; Ho, Teck; McFadden, Daniel; Gottlieb, Alison; Yee, Christine; Chan, Taizan; and Winter, Joachim, "Using Internet‐Based Vignette Methods to Understand Elder Residential Choices" (2009). Gerontology Institute Publications. 65.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/gerontologyinstitute_pubs/65