Abstract
The aim of this study was to analyze the non-respondents of a mail-based survey distributed in the town of Mashiki to households in temporary housing. We also investigated the response behavior for the mail-based survey with group-based decision-making models. First, we developed a binomial logit model of three groups using information obtained from the households. In younger households with young member, a higher share of female adults may affect the response rate. In two-generation households, fewer workers and a lower average age may affect the response rate. Furthermore, we investigated response behavior with the group-based decision-making models based on information from household members. Findings indicated that younger age groups, people over the age of 80, and males were less likely to respond to the mail-based survey.
