Behavioral research is alive and well ... online

Some time ago, we wondered whether survey research is dead. Today, we speak with Jason Thatcher, who argues the exact opposite. He gives us plenty of advice on how to design online experiments, sample rigorously on platforms like Prolific, build reliable psychometric measurements, and embed surveys in robust research designs. And because Jason is not only a prolific scholar and senior editor in our field but also very active on LinkedIn, we also talk about reviewing practices and how social media can help communities address topics that need to be spoken about.

Jason would like to thank all his students, colleagues, and collaborators for teaching him the lessons shared and for collaborating with him on the papers discussed in this podcast.

References

Pienta, D., Vishwamitra, N., Somanchi, S., Berente, N., & Thatcher, J. B. (2024). Do Crowds Validate False Data? Systematic Distortion and Affective Polarization. MIS Quarterly, forthcoming.

Lyytinen, K., Baskerville, R., Iivari, J., & Te'Eni, D. (2007). Why the Old World Cannot Publish? Overcoming Challenges in Publishing High-Impact IS Research. European Journal of Information Systems, 16(4), 317-326.

Mettler, T., & Sunyaev, A. (2023). Are We on the Right Track? An Update to Lyytinen et al.'s Commentary on Why the Old World Cannot Publish. European Journal of Information Systems, 32(2), 263-276.

Thatcher, J. B., Wright, R. T., Sun, H., Zagenczyk, T. J., & Klein, R. (2018). Mindfulness in Information Technology Use: Definitions, Distinctions, and a New Measure. MIS Quarterly, 42(3), 831-847.

Carter, M., Petter, S., Grover, V., & Thatcher, J. B. (2020). Information Technology Identity: A Key Determinant of IT Feature and Exploratory Usage. MIS Quarterly, 44(3), 983-1021.

Polites, G. L., Roberts, N., & Thatcher, J. B. (2012). Conceptualizing Models using Multidimensional Constructs: a Review and Guidelines for their Use. European Journal of Information Systems, 21(1), 22-48.

Li, J., Li, M., Wang, X., & Thatcher, J. B. (2021). Strategic Directions for AI: The Role of CIOs and Boards of Directors. MIS Quarterly, 45(3), 1603-1643.

Roth, P. L., Bobko, P., Guohou, S., Roth, R. W., Ferrise, E., & Thatcher, J. B. (2023). Doxing, Political Affiliation, and Type of Information: Effects on Suspicion, Perceived Similarity, and Hiring-Related Judgments. Journal of Applied Psychology, 109(5), 730-754.

Subbaraman, N. (2024). Flood of Fake Science Forces Multiple Journal Closures. The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/science/academic-studies-research-paper-mills-journals-publishing-f5a3d4bc.