Gummer, Tobias, Jan Karem Höhne, Tobias Rettig, Joss Roßmann, and Mirjan Kummerow. 2023. "Is there a growing use of mobile devices in web surveys?: Evidence from 128 web surveys in Germany." Quality & Quantity, online first 1-21. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-022-01601-8
The authors investigated the use of mobile devices in web surveys in Germany. They analyzed data from 128 web surveys conducted between 2012 and 2020 and found a significant increase in smartphone usage, while tablet use remained stagnant, and desktop PC usage declined. The findings underscore the importance of considering mobile device compatibility in web survey design to accommodate the growing number of smartphone respondents. Moreover, the rise of smartphone use presents opportunities for collecting sensor data, but researchers must address consent behavior and data quality challenges.