From the U.S. to Denmark and Beyond: It's Time to Reimagine the Use of Control Variables in Observational Research.
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| Title: | From the U.S. to Denmark and Beyond: It's Time to Reimagine the Use of Control Variables in Observational Research. |
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| Authors: | Wright, Paul J., Tokunaga, Robert, Herbenick, Debby |
| Source: | Journal of Sex Research. Jan2026, Vol. 63 Issue 1, p21-28. 8p. |
| Subjects: | Social sciences, Sex research, Sexual excitement |
| Geographic Terms: | Denmark, United States |
| Abstract: | Methodologists from a variety of social and behavioral sciences have called attention to misunderstandings, misclassifications, and misapplications of third variable "controls" in observational research. We are unaware, however, of a comprehensive discussion of these issues in the sexological literature. In this article, we attempt to detail several of the more important potential pitfalls within the context of a case study commentary on a recent Journal of Sex Research inquiry into Danish persons' pornography use, sexual satisfaction, and sexual behavior. We emphasize that our own (still limited) edification came only through personal error and chart an optimistic path forward wherein the current state of practice can be transformed into theoretical progress and innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Methodologists from a variety of social and behavioral sciences have called attention to misunderstandings, misclassifications, and misapplications of third variable "controls" in observational research. We are unaware, however, of a comprehensive discussion of these issues in the sexological literature. In this article, we attempt to detail several of the more important potential pitfalls within the context of a case study commentary on a recent Journal of Sex Research inquiry into Danish persons' pornography use, sexual satisfaction, and sexual behavior. We emphasize that our own (still limited) edification came only through personal error and chart an optimistic path forward wherein the current state of practice can be transformed into theoretical progress and innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00224499 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00224499.2024.2379559 |
