Approaches to equivalence in cross-cultural and cross-national survey research

Abstract: "In cross-cultural (and cross-national) survey research, the equivalence of survey questions rivals the importance of their reliability and validity. This paper presents a review of the multiple dimensions of equivalence that must be addressed when conducting comparative survey research. Available methodologies for establishing one or more forms of equivalence are also identified and the strengths and limitations of each approach are examined. It is concluded that multiple methodologies must be implemented in order to insure the cross-cultural equivalence of survey measures." (author's abstract)

Object Details

• Alternative title: Annäherungen an Äquivalenz in der interkulturellen und internationalen Umfrageforschung
• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource, 1-40 S.
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: Veröffentlichungsversion ; begutachtet ; In: Harkness, Janet (Hg.): Cross-cultural survey equivalence. 1998. S. 1-40. ISBN 3-924220-13-1

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Cross-cultural survey equivalence ; Bd. 3 ; ZUMA-Nachrichten Spezial ; Bd. 3

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Mannheim
• (when): 1998
• Creator: Johnson, Timothy P.
• Contributor: Harkness, Janet ; Zentrum für Umfragen, Methoden und Analysen -ZUMA-

Further information

• URN: urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-49730-6
• Rights: Open Access unbekannt; Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Last update: 14.08.2025, 11:00 AM CEST