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Why were there three? Determinants of the presence of an intimate partner during face-to-face interviews
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Abstract This study analyses determinants of the presence of an intimate partner during face-to-face
interviews. Based on theoretical assumptions about opportunity structure, social control,
social support, and companionship, we investigated partner presence using data from the first
wave of the German Fa... view more
This study analyses determinants of the presence of an intimate partner during face-to-face
interviews. Based on theoretical assumptions about opportunity structure, social control,
social support, and companionship, we investigated partner presence using data from the first
wave of the German Family Panel (pairfam). Descriptive results revealed that an intimate
partner was present in every seventh interview. Multivariate results using separate logistic
regression models for the presence of the female (n = 3,272) and the male partner (n = 2,348)
revealed that the opportunity structure, such as the couple’s living arrangements or their
employment status, had the greatest influence on the presence of both female and male
partners. Gender differences existed for social control, social support and companionship.
The results suggest that partner presence could most easily be prevented by taking into
account the opportunity structure.... view less
Keywords
social control; social support; gender-specific factors; interview; determinants; measurement; response behavior; Federal Republic of Germany; communication; structure; self-assessment; self-esteem; partnership
Classification
Methods and Techniques of Data Collection and Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Computer Methods
Free Keywords
interview characteristics; intimate partner; survey management; third person; pairfam
Document language
English
Publication Year
2017
Page/Pages
17 p.
Journal
Survey Methods: Insights from the Field (2017)
ISSN
2296-4754
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed