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Congruence between Objective and Self-Report Data in a Sample of Young Adolescents

The Johns Hopkins University

John E. Schulenberg

Purdue University

Anne C. Petersen

The Pennsylvania State University

Methodology texts frequently emphasize the limitations of self-report measures. Empirical information on the validity of self-report data, however, tends to be limited to particular topics and populations. This paper examines the validity of self-report data in a sample of young adolescents for whom objective and self-report data were available on course grades, height, and weight. A comparison of the two kinds of data generally supported the validity of the self-reports, although there was some evidence of response effects. It was concluded that while young adolescents exhibit some systematic errors in reporting, self-reports can provide a useful substitute for some kinds of objective data.

Journal of Adolescent Research, Vol. 2, No. 4, 383-392 (1987)
DOI: 10.1177/074355488724006


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