Aplicación del método de Encuesta Factorial al estudio de la valoración de las interacciones sexuales consentidas con menores

  1. González Ortega, Eva
  2. Orgaz Baz, Begoña
Journal:
REMA

ISSN: 1135-6855

Year of publication: 2014

Volume: 19

Issue: 1

Pages: 1-16

Type: Article

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Abstract

By using randomization and control strategies that are typical of experimental designs, the Factorial Survey method (Rossi and Nock, 1982) allows to apply the vignette methodology with large size samples as well as to analyze judgements on real-life situations and their determining factors without limiting the number of variables in the design or presenting the vignette universe to each participant. This paper aims to illustrate the steps followed to apply this method to the study of professionals� judgments on consensual sexual activity with minors. According to regression analysis, professionals (n=974) take three factors into account to assess the degree of inappropriateness of such activity: the type of sexual interaction, the age of the minor, and especially, the age difference between the minor and the other person involved. This experience confirms that the Factorial Survey is a useful tool to study judgements on social behaviours or concepts, especially those more controversial or sensitive, although we recommend to complementarily apply other more ecologically valid methods

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