Abstract

This study examined how different modes of interviewing affect the self-disclosure of sensitive information in emerging adults. Participants included 61 students ages 18 to 22 years old who attended a Western New York university. Internalizing behaviors such as feelings of depression and anxiety were measured using three questionnaire formats: face-to-face, computer, and paper/pencil. Results showed that participants answered significantly different between the interview modes on 6 of the 21 questions. Those in the computer group were significantly more likely to endorse "No" on questions pertaining to feelings of depression and anxiety. These results suggest that the computer mode may be considered less personable and that face-to-face interviews may elicit more self-disclosure on internalizing behaviors.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Interviewing--Methodology; Interviewing--Psychological aspects; Self-disclosure; Youth--Psychology

Publication Date

2008

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

School Psychology (MS)

Department, Program, or Center

Department of Psychology (CLA)

Advisor

Jennifer Lukomski

Advisor/Committee Member

Scott P. Merydith

Comments

Physical copy available from RIT's Wallace Library at BF637.I5 N43 2008

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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