advice on where/how to recruit ethnic minority undergraduate participants?

[socialpsych01]

I am currently trying to get two studies done that I've spent over 2 years recruiting for from our psychology participant pool -- still only have as many participants that most grad students get in a month or two. obviously should've picked a more diverse place for these topics, but it's a common problem for most of us at the the typical university, I assume.... so thought we all might be able to share suggestions!

I have posted ads on tons of websites (facebook, cragislist, etc.), used mturk, emailed out listservs, student groups, professors at different uni's, etc., and still short/lacking replies.

I specifically need more Black and Latino participants, and don't have tons of money -- can usually only offer lotteries ($100-200) as an incentive.

Anyways, if anyone else wants to pool resources, or has suggestions for me, that would be great! thanks!

[Lox26]

What listservs have you emailed? Have you tried servs for the Black Student Union, NSBE (or any professional clubs geared towards minorities), multicultural fraternities/sororities, Africana/Latino studies departments; or reaching out to the leadership of these organizations? Have you posted fliers in buildings where these departments are held, parts of campus where these orgs meet, or libraries affiliated with "minority studies" programs?

[socialpsych01]

yes to all actually, i guess i haven't tried the libraries part very much, but definitely have done the others -- I'll try that as well. thanks!

[Ya Ya]

Hi. My grad research is on issues related to cultural competency amongst mental health clinicians and treatment acceptability and adherence amongst African Americans. So I too have the task of recruiting ethnic minority participants. As a minority, it hasn't been too hard but I did have to go out of my way (in comparison to those who did not focus on these populations) to recruit. I've spoken to prominent members of the African American community (e.g., church leaders, radio show hosts, community center leaders, and other people involved in community outreach) and that has really proven fruitful. I know that your budget is tight but if you don't necessarily need student participants a little leg work will definitely show results. Good Luck! Keep us posted.

[msafiri]

You need to go beyond simply emailing the multicultural fraternities/sororities and student organizations. Email the leaders/presidents of those groups and ask if you can have 5 minutes at an upcoming meeting to introduce yourself and the project and pass out flyers to those interested. In addition, you should reach out to the staff in charge of any multicultural centers on campus and see if they will assist you in making contacts with students or in advertising your study.