Different sources of information

Abstract

This chapter reviews the range of sources that can be used by researchers to develop information on child well-being. The intent of the chapter is to make researchers think critically about the methods that they are using and the potential benefits and pitfalls of each source of information. It includes both traditional methods, such as surveys and the use of census data, slightly newer methods, such as administrative data, and very new methods, such as using new data sources like Twitter, Facebook, and cell phones’ text messaging.