Tackling Fake Responses in Online Research: Examples from Body Image and Appearance Studies

What is it about?

The growth of online research has made studies more global and inclusive, but it has also increased the risk of fraud, where people or bots participate in studies for personal gain or to cause disruption. This is especially a problem in mental health research, as fake responses can harm the effectiveness of treatments and care. This paper looks at examples from psychology to highlight these challenges and stresses the need for researchers to understand and prevent fraud in both quantitative and qualitative online studies.

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