Cultural appropriateness: Self-administered surveys are not appropriate for people
who lack skills in reading, writing, or understanding English (or native languages, if the
questionnaires are translated). Examples of populations for whom mail surveys are
usually inappropriate include: Recent immigrants to the U.S. from non-English speaking
countries; children under age twelve (8th grade or younger); persons with developmental
disabilities or cognitive problems; persons with physical disabilities that preclude use of
pen and paper; persons with blindness or visual impairments.