Minimizing subject loss in a longitudinal study of deviant behavior.

A number of techniques are described to prevent attrition of four different categories of subjects in a longitudinal study of deviant behavior. Difficult to schedule subjects required persistence, empathy and flexibility to ensure their continued participation. Reluctant subjects were persuaded to...

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Published in:	Journal of Child & Family Studies Vol. 3; pp. 89 - 107
Main Authors:	Navratil, Judith L., Green, Stephanie M., Loeber, Rolf
Format:	Article
Published:	Springer Science & Business Media B.V. March 1994
Subjects:	Longitudinal method Human research subjects Deviant behavior
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost