Triangulated multi-source assessment of self-regulated reading processes

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Evidence · 2 claims (2 for) · 1 study (1 review), q2 · 0 of 1 report an effect size · 2 claims rest on one study

Description

Because think-aloud protocols face reactivity and veridicality risks, the review recommends that researchers "view think-aloud data as indicators of only a part of self-regulated reading process rather than a full picture of it". One or more other data sources — pre- and post-interviews, questionnaires, observations, on-line computer logs, and eye-movement registration — should be combined with think-aloud reports for a fuller picture. The review also recommends reporting details such as languages used for reading and verbalizing and participant ages.

Accounts

• Treat think-aloud data as indicators of only part of the self-regulated reading process and triangulate with other data sources: Because think-aloud protocols face reactivity and veridicality risks, the review recommends that researchers "view think-aloud data as indicators of only a part of self-regulated reading process rather than a full picture of it". One or more other data sources — pre- and post-interviews, questionnaires, observations, on-line computer logs, and eye-movement registration — should be combined with think-aloud reports for a fuller picture. The review also recommends reporting details such as languages used for reading and verbalizing and participant ages. (Hu et al. (2017))

Claims

• Think-aloud reports are incomplete and sometimes nonveridical, particularly for metacognitive processes [+M]
• Think-aloud reactivity effects on reading outcomes are inconclusive, moderated by report type, task language, and participant age [+M]

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Key Sources

• Hu, Jingjing; Gao, Xuesong (Andy). (2017). Using think-aloud protocol in self-regulated reading research. Educational Research Review, v.22, pp. 181-193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.edurev.2017.09.004

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id	triangulated-multi-source-assessment-of-self-regulated-reading-processes
title	Triangulated multi-source assessment of self-regulated reading processes
description	Because think-aloud protocols face reactivity and veridicality risks, the review recommends that researchers "view think-aloud data as indicators of only a part of self-regulated reading process rather than a full picture of it".
status	review
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