Study on the effectiveness of self-reported questionnaires?

Hi,


I am wondering if anyone knows of any studies that have been completed that have looked at the reliability of self- reported questionnaires. I am looking specifically at a study which involved children reporting on their parents methods, and I am questioning how reliable their answers may be. I need professional studies, rather than just opinions.

Study on the effectiveness of self-reported questionnaires?
Go to this link:


http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/nphp/documents...


You can access this for free.





Here are some other studies.





Development and reliability of a self-report questionnaire to examine children's perceptions of the physical activity environment at home and in the neighbourhood


Clare Hume, Kylie Ball, and Jo Salmon


Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2006; 3: 16. Published online 2006 July 17. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-3-16.





Validation of a survey instrument to assess home environments for physical activity and healthy eating in overweight children


Michelle L Gattshall, Jo Ann Shoup, Julie A Marshall, Lori A Crane, and Paul A Estabrooks


Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2008; 5: 3. Published online 2008 January 11. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-5-3.