A Primer for Conducting Survey Research Using MTurk

Chambers, Silvana; Nimon, Kim; Anthony-McMann, Paula E.

doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-8362-2.ch038

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“…Amazon's MTurk electronic (Internet-based) survey tool was used to collect data for the study. Using this Internet-based survey tool allowed the researcher to collect data from participants in various health care institutions, therefore increasing the generalizability of the findings of this research study (Chambers, Nimon, & Anthony-McMann, 2016).…”

Section: Population and Sample Sizementioning

confidence: 99%

“…There are two main concerns around technical challenges: (a) lack of basic computer skills of the user; and (b) incompatibility of survey coding/complex survey design on the computer of the respondent (Dillman, Tortora, & Bowker, 1999;Shannon et al, 2002). The use of Amazon's MTurk can reduce the likelihood of both of these issues (Chambers et al, 2016). The first area of concern can be addressed through targeting a population which is already familiar with basic computer skills (e.g., Amazon's MTurk participants); since Amazon MTurk participants are familiar with basic computer skills, this should minimize the issue of respondents experiencing difficulty in completing the survey.…”

Section: Limitations Of Internet-based Self-report Surveysmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Within this data collection technique there are also several options; for example, telephone, mail, and internet surveys (email and webbased). Internet-based surveys provide cost-effective solutions for the researcher, both monetary (i.e., postage charges and printing) and time (i.e., sending the survey, pre and post notifications, and reminders) (Chambers et al, 2016).…”

Section: Internet-based Survey Research and Mturkmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Monkey ranges from $3.00-$4.00 (Chambers et al, 2016). Amazon's Mechanical Turk (MTurk) is a survey tool that allows researchers to connect with survey respondents within Amazon's online marketplace.…”

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“…Amazon's Mechanical Turk (MTurk) is a survey tool that allows researchers to connect with survey respondents within Amazon's online marketplace. By allowing researchers to be able to select their own criteria for survey participants, like making the survey available only to those meeting the desired criteria, as well as deciding the financial contribution for the completion of the survey, MTurk can be particularly useful as a research tool (Chambers et al, 2016). To increase data quality, which was also done as part of this research, researchers also have the option to set criteria around the Human Intelligence Task (HIT) feature, which minimizes the potential of duplicate participation, as well as selection of participants with a certain percentage approval rate (meaning they complete the surveys and produce quality responses (Chambers et al, 2016).…”

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The Relationship Between Occupational Stress and Instigator Workplace Incivility as Moderated by Personality: A Test of an Occupational Stress and Workplace Incivility Model

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In the face of competition and competing demands on organizations, employees are taxed to exert more effort with fewer resources. The type of environment can create the recipe for increased levels of occupational stress and an environment of increased workplace incivility. Therefore, it is not surprising that research has begun to look at the interaction between occupational stress and workplace incivility. The current work environment requires employees to exert more effort or face negative consequences from supervisors and peers. All too often, the salary increases, bonus structure, career progression, job security and mobility that might be reasonably expected from producing such extra effort do not align with organizational reality. The vexing situation creates workplace settings in which employees would be more likely to release their frustrations generated by unmet expectations through engaging in uncivil behaviors. Andersson and Pearson (1999) define workplace incivility as a "low-intensity deviant behavior with vii ambiguous intent to harm the target, in violation of workplace norms for mutual respect" (p. 457). The purpose of this quantitative study was to explore the relationship between occupational stress and instigator workplace incivility, as moderated by personality, to select organizational outcomes (i.e., perceived physical health and intent to turnover). Data were collected from 206 fulltime working adults in the healthcare industry utilizing Amazon MTurk. Moderated hierarchical regressions were conducted to test the possible moderating role of personality on the stress-incivility relationship; the results demonstrated partial support for H 1-H 4. Hierarchical regression analyses were conducted also to explore the degree stress and incivility predicted the outcome variables of perceived physical health and intentions to turnover; the data indicated support for the notion that greater stress and incivility positively predicted turnover intent. The findings suggest that personality did play a role in the stress-incivility relationship. Conscientiousness and agreeableness dampened the relationship, while neuroticism and extraversion strengthened the relationship. Further, this study found that intent to turnover increased as workplace incivility also increased, even after controlling for stress. Future research was proposed to test the models examined in this study in different settings, with additional moderators, and longitudinally. The practical findings suggest the possible utility of stress reduction training to reduce the likelihood of uncivil behavior. viii

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Section: Population and Sample Sizementioning

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Section: Limitations Of Internet-based Self-report Surveysmentioning

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confidence: 99%

Section: Internet-based Survey Research and Mturkmentioning

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The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on sexual and reproductive health in Georgia, USA: An exploration of behaviors, contraceptive care, and partner abuse

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Comparing models of follower outcomes: destructive and constructive leader behavior

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PurposeTo provide evidence-based recommendations on the types of leader behaviors organizations should target for a better return on leader training investment the authors draw on the destructive and constructive leadership behavior model and the bad is stronger than good proposition to examine the following question: Compared to constructive leader behavior, does destructive leader behavior have a greater effect on follower outcomes or is something more nuanced occurring?Design/methodology/approachThe authors used Qualtrics online panels to collect data (N = 211 and N = 342) from full-time office-based participants. They used multivariate latent regression and dominance weights analyses to examine the relative strength of destructive versus constructive leader behaviors on followers' satisfaction with leader, and task performance.FindingsAcross both samples, leader hypocrisy and leader social undermining had relatively stronger effects on follower satisfaction with leader. Leader knowledge hiding had a relatively strong effect on follower task performance. Leader ethical conduct had the strongest association with follower satisfaction with leader in both samples. Hence, the authors' results were aligned with the bad is stronger than good proposition.Originality/valueThe authors' show that white-collar organizations can benefit from improved follower attitudes and performance by reducing leader hypocrisy and social undermining (destructive behavior) while simultaneously promoting leader ethical conduct (constructive behavior).

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A Primer for Conducting Survey Research Using MTurk

Cited by 5 publications

References 54 publications

The Relationship Between Occupational Stress and Instigator Workplace Incivility as Moderated by Personality: A Test of an Occupational Stress and Workplace Incivility Model

The Relationship Between Occupational Stress and Instigator Workplace Incivility as Moderated by Personality: A Test of an Occupational Stress and Workplace Incivility Model

The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on sexual and reproductive health in Georgia, USA: An exploration of behaviors, contraceptive care, and partner abuse

Comparing models of follower outcomes: destructive and constructive leader behavior

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