Factors in the return of questionnaires mailed to older persons

Abstract

Two studies of differences between respondents and non-respondents to mailed questionnaires are presented. One deals with retired Y.M.C.A. secretaries, the other with retired school teachers. Attributes investigated were: age, date of retirement, age at retirement, years of service, type of work, population of town of residence, geographical mobility, and sex. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)