Dr. Johann Carstensen
Research Area Educational Careers and Graduate Employment
Researcher
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List of projects
List of publications
The effects of response burden – collecting life history data in a self-administered mixed-device survey.Carstensen, J., Lang, S., & Cordua, F. (2022).The effects of response burden – collecting life history data in a self-administered mixed-device survey. Journal of Official Statistics, 38(4), 1069-1095. https://doi.org/10.2478/jos-2022-0046 Abstract
Collecting life history data is highly demanding and therefore prone to error since respondentsmust retrieve and provide extensive complex information. Research has shown that responseburden is an important factor influencing data quality. We examine whether increases indifferent measures of response burden in a (mixed-device) online survey lead to adverseeffects on the data quality and whether these effects vary by the type of device used (mobileversus non-mobile). |
A Life History Calendar in a CAWI? Evidence From Higher Education Research.Lang, S., & Carstensen, J. (Hrsg.) (2022).A Life History Calendar in a CAWI? Evidence From Higher Education Research. Higher Education Research and Science Studies (HERSS). Wiesbaden: Springer VS. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-36921-7_6 Abstract
Because retrospective collection of life history data requires respondents to retrieve and provide complex information, the process is highly demanding for respondents and prone to error. While a standard questionnaire does not align well with the structure of autobiographical memory, the use of a life history calendar (LHC) may facilitate cognitive processes and reduce response burden. It is unclear, however, whether LHCs yield favourable effects in self-administered mixed-device surveys. To clarify the effects of LHCs, we developed a survey on educational and occupational trajectories in a highly educated population. The survey included an experimental variation using a responsive LHC. |
Gesundheit als Gegenstand der Hochschulforschung: Erste Ergebnisse aus zwei DZHW-Studien mit Promovierenden und Promovierten.Briedis, K., Carstensen, J., & Jaksztat, S. (2020).Gesundheit als Gegenstand der Hochschulforschung: Erste Ergebnisse aus zwei DZHW-Studien mit Promovierenden und Promovierten. (DZHW Brief 2|2020). Hannover: DZHW. https://doi.org/10.34878/2020.02.dzhw_brief |
Die Perspektive der soziologischen Bildungsforschung auf Gesundheit.Carstensen, J., & Jungbauer-Gans, M. (2019).Die Perspektive der soziologischen Bildungsforschung auf Gesundheit. In S. Dettmers & J. Bischkopf (Hrsg.), Handbuch gesundheitsbezogene Soziale Arbeit (S. 44-56). München: Ernst Reinhardt Verlag. |
Die richtige Mischung? Ein randomisiertes Experiment zur Datenqualität bei der Kombination von Telefon- und Onlineerhebung in der empirischen Sozialforschung.Krug, G., Carstensen, J., & Kriwy, P. (2017).Die richtige Mischung? Ein randomisiertes Experiment zur Datenqualität bei der Kombination von Telefon- und Onlineerhebung in der empirischen Sozialforschung. Zeitschrift für Soziologie 46(2), 89-106. |
Health Returns to Education and Educational Systems.Carstensen, J., & Jungbauer-Gans, M. (2016).Health Returns to Education and Educational Systems. In A. Hadjar & C. Gross (Hrsg.), Educational Systems and Educational Inequalities. International Comparisons (S. 301-321). Bristol, UK: Policy Press. |
Measuring Health in a Longitudinal Education Study.Carstensen, J., Gottburgsen, A., & Jungbauer-Gans, M. (2016).Measuring Health in a Longitudinal Education Study. In H.-P. Blossfeld, J. von Maurice, M. Bayer & J. Skopek (Hrsg.), Methodological Issues of Longitudinal Surveys: The Example of the National Educational Panel Study (S. 213-232). Wiesbaden: Springer VS. |
Mixed-Mode Designs bei Erhebungen mit sensitiven Fragen: Einfluss auf das Teilnahme- und Antwortverhalten.Krug, G., Kriwy, P., & Carstensen, J. (2014).Mixed-Mode Designs bei Erhebungen mit sensitiven Fragen: Einfluss auf das Teilnahme- und Antwortverhalten. LASER discussion papers, 84, Erlangen, 36 S. |
List of presentations & conferences
Subjektive Beschäftigungsadäquanz im SLC. Messung und erste Ergebnisse der ersten Befragung von Absolvent:innen des Prüfungsjahres 2021.Carstensen, J., Huß, B., & Mentges, H. (2024, Juni).Subjektive Beschäftigungsadäquanz im SLC. Messung und erste Ergebnisse der ersten Befragung von Absolvent:innen des Prüfungsjahres 2021. Vortrag auf dem Workshop Workshop "Beschäftigungsadäquanz" des Forschungsclusters „Erträge tertiärer Bildung“ des DZHW, Hannover. |
Is less really more? The Impact of Survey Frequency on Participation and Response Behaviour in an Online Panel Survey.Carstensen, J. (2024, Februar).Is less really more? The Impact of Survey Frequency on Participation and Response Behaviour in an Online Panel Survey. Poster auf der Konferenz 26th General Online Research (GOR) Conference, DGOF, Köln. |
Is less really more? The Impact of Survey Frequency on Data Quality and Response Rates in a Panel Study.Carstensen, J., Lang, S., & Quast, H. (2023, Juli).Is less really more? The Impact of Survey Frequency on Data Quality and Response Rates in a Panel Study. Poster auf der Konferenz ESRA 2023, European Survey Research Association (ESRA), Mailand, Italien. Abstract
Although the issue is of utmost importance for panel studies, there is not much evidence on how survey frequency affects the stability of a panel (see most recently Zabel 1998 for very short wave intervals). From a theoretical point of view, a higher contact frequency might lead to a lower rate of unsuccessful contact attempts through increased bonding with the respondents and address maintenance. The latter is of particular relevance for highly mobile respondent groups such as students or university graduates. Moreover, a higher survey frequency also offers the advantage of shorter periods of time for the retrospective collection of life history data (Haunberger 2010). This should reduce recall errors and cognitive burden for respondents. |
The proof of the pudding is in the eating: Skill (mis)match of higher education dropouts?Trennt, F., Carstensen, J., Kracke, N., & Peter, F. (2023, März).The proof of the pudding is in the eating: Skill (mis)match of higher education dropouts? Vortrag auf der Konferenz 8th LEER Conference on Education Economics, Leuven Economics of Education Research (LEER) of the Faculty of Economics and Business at KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium. |
Changing Academic Careers II Lecture Series.
Workshop Changing Academic Careers II Lecture Series, DZHW, Universität Würzburg, LCSS, Universität Hannover, Hannover (online). |
Vertical and Horizontal (Mis)match Among Highly Qualified - Measurement Issues, Determinants and Consequences.
Vertical and Horizontal (Mis)match Among Highly Qualified - Measurement Issues, Determinants and Consequences, DZHW Research Cluster "Returns to Tertiary Education", DZHW Hannover. |
Changing Academic Careers Lecture Series.
Workshop Changing Academic Careers Lecture Series, DZHW, Universität Würzburg, LCSS, Universität Hannover, Hannover (online). |
Capacity Building for a European Graduate Tracking Initiative - Workshop 1.Mühleck, K., Buchholz, S., Carstensen, J., & Jungbauer-Gans, M. (2021, März).Workshop Capacity Building for a European Graduate Tracking Initiative - Workshop 1, Deutsches Zentrum für Hochschul- und Wissenschaftsforschung, Hannover. |
Perspektiven des Forschungsclusters Bildungserträge – Inhaltliches Update 2020 und Planung für 2021.
Workshop Perspektiven des Forschungsclusters Bildungserträge – Inhaltliches Update 2020 und Planung für 2021 Workshop des Forschungsclusters "Erträge tertiärer Bildung", DZHW, Hannover. |
Collecting Life History Data in a self-Administered Mixed-Device Survey: Results from Different Experimental Treatments.Lang, S., Carstensen, J., & Cordua, F. (2019, November).Collecting Life History Data in a self-Administered Mixed-Device Survey: Results from Different Experimental Treatments. Vortrag auf der gemeinsamen Tagung der Arbeitsgemeinschaft sozialwissenschaftlicher Institute (ASI) und der DGS-Sektion " Methoden der empirischen Sozialforschung " , GESIS, Köln. |
Life History Calendar: Are there Positive Effects in a Self-Administered Mixed-Device Survey, too?Carstensen, J., Lang, S., & Cordua, F. (2019, Juli).Life History Calendar: Are there Positive Effects in a Self-Administered Mixed-Device Survey, too? Poster auf der 8th Conference of the European Survey Research Association (ESRA), Universität Zagreb, Kroatien. |
The Effects of Response Burden when Collecting Life-History Data in a Self-Administered Mixed-Device Survey.Cordua, F., Carstensen, J., & Lang, S. (2019, Juli).The Effects of Response Burden when Collecting Life-History Data in a Self-Administered Mixed-Device Survey. Poster auf der 8th Conference of the European Survey Research Association (ESRA), Universität Zagreb, Kroatien. |