Methodological problems in the study of psychosocial influences on the AIDS process.

Recent psychosocial research on the onset and course of AIDS is reviewed toward the goal of identifying major methodological problems in carrying out such research. The problems are identified as related to guiding theoretical statements, sampling plans, validity of measurement models, and analytic strategies. Increased understanding of the onset and course of AIDS will depend on the speed and effectiveness with which the methodological problems are addressed.