In social science research, the prevalent use of questionnaires to gather large amounts of readily processable data in survey studies is warranted, as this method can provide insights from a large sample of respondents. Various concerns, however, have been raised when it comes to constructing questionnaires in a second language. This paper aims to tackle issues concerning the use of questionnaires in a second language by providing practical insights into questionnaire development. In this critical review, we provide six essential steps for designing an effective English questionnaire in social science research, referred to as the 6Ps: 1) performing a comprehensive literature review, 2) prioritizing clarity and simplicity in question design, 3) providing for cultural sensitivity, 4) posing a balance between question types, 5) piloting tests to ensure validity and reliability, and 6) protecting participants through ethical considerations. Practical practices in questionnaire design, item development, and the significance of validity and reliability will be discussed.

Authors:
Sonthaya Rattanasak, Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi, Thailand
Benjawan Plengkham, Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, Thailand
Patsawut Sukserm, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

About the Presenter(s)
Sonthaya Rattanasak is Lecturer at the Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology, Suvarnabhumi, Thailand. His areas of research interest include second language processing and acquisition, cognitive psychology, instructional media, and technology in language education. His most recent publications appeared in Applied Linguistics Review and Online Journal of Communication and Media Technologies.

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