e-male survey data 2008

The e-male survey was conducted in 2008 by the National Centre in HIV Social Research and attracted over 5,000 men to the survey site. The e-male data provide information on how internet use builds social capital amongst gay and other homosexually active men and the implications of online social networks for HIV prevention. The survey also provided information on the advantages and disadvantages of internet-based recruitment and data collection among Australian MSM (men who have sex with men).Sample Population: 3,457 gay and homosexually-active men from NSW, VIC, QLD, and WA. Method of Data Collection: Self-completion. Kind of Data: Survey Sampling Procedures: Men were recruited through http://www.e-male.com.au

e-male调查（e-male survey）由澳大利亚HIV社会研究国家中心于2008年开展，累计吸引超5000名男性访问调查站点。该e-male数据集涵盖了互联网使用如何构建男同性恋及其他同性性行为活跃男性的社会资本，以及在线社交网络对艾滋病预防的影响相关信息。本次调查还提供了澳大利亚男男性行为者（MSM, men who have sex with men）群体中基于互联网的招募与数据收集方式的优劣性相关信息。
样本群体：来自新南威尔士州（NSW）、维多利亚州（VIC）、昆士兰州（QLD）及西澳大利亚州（WA）的3457名男同性恋与同性性行为活跃男性。
数据收集方式：自填式问卷。
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调查抽样程序：研究对象通过http://www.e-male.com.au 平台招募。