Conducting Virtual Assessments in Developmental Research: COVID-19 Restrictions as a Case Example.

IF 1.7 3区心理学 Q3 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL

Applied Developmental Science Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Epub Date: 2021-11-05 DOI:10.1080/10888691.2021.1989305

G Anne Bogat, Kristyn Wong, Maria Muzik, Joseph S Lonstein, Amy K Nuttall, Alytia K Levendosky, Cara F Colao, Alanah Hall, Kara Cochran, Kathryn R Forche, Allison Koneczny, Amanda Gareffa, Olivia Oates, Stephanie Robinson, Alexandra Ballinger, Sara F Stein

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Abstract

Developmental researchers face considerable challenges regarding maximizing data collection and reducing participant attrition. In this article, we use our experiences implementing our study on the effects of timing of prenatal stress on maternal and infant outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic as a framework to discuss the difficulties and solutions for these challenges, including the development of two types of virtual assessments. Specific information regarding use of virtual platforms, confidentiality, engaging children during video conferencing, and modifying the major assessments of our research are discussed. Feasibility data are presented, and data analytic challenges regarding statistical inference are outlined. Finally, we conclude with some of the unintended positive consequences for our research that resulted from making these modifications to our original methods.

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在发展研究中进行虚拟评估：以 COVID-19 限制为例。

发育研究人员在最大限度地收集数据和减少参与者流失方面面临着相当大的挑战。在本文中，我们将以 COVID-19 大流行期间产前压力时间对母婴结局影响的研究实施经验为框架，讨论这些挑战的困难和解决方案，包括开发两种类型的虚拟评估。讨论了有关虚拟平台的使用、保密性、视频会议期间儿童的参与以及修改我们研究的主要评估的具体信息。我们还介绍了可行性数据，并概述了统计推断方面的数据分析挑战。最后，我们总结了对原始方法进行这些修改后对我们的研究产生的一些意想不到的积极影响。

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Applied Developmental Science PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL-

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12.00

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2.60%

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期刊介绍： The focus of this multidisciplinary journal is the synthesis of research and application to promote positive development across the life span and across the globe. The journal publishes research that generates descriptive and explanatory knowledge about dynamic and reciprocal person-environment interactions essential to informed public dialogue, social policy, and preventive and development optimizing interventions. This includes research relevant to the development of individuals and social systems across the life span -- including the wide range of familial, biological, societal, cultural, physical, ecological, political and historical settings of human development.