Black Teen Experiences of Racial Discrimination: A Daily Text Survey

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Tamika Zapolski

Primary Investigator

Black Teen Experiences of Racial Discrimination: A Daily Text Survey

Overview

The purpose of this study is to better understand daily experiences of microaggressions and drug and alcohol use among adolescents in order to help prevent it in the future.

In particular, this study is aimed at understanding if increased experiences of microaggressions are related to increased drug and alcohol use among African American youth and whether racial identity can impact the relationship between microaggressions and drug and alcohol use.

Description

Participants complete 1 over the phone/ video orientation appointment and complete a baseline survey on their phone/ computer, then receive 8 online surveys texted to their phone for 8 days in a row. 
 
Surveys ask about microaggressions, drug & alcohol use, and racial identity. Participating teens can earn up to $49.
 
 

Eligibility

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    teens,teenagers,teenager,teen,adolescent,adolescents,racial,racial discrimination,racial identity,drug,drugs,alcohol,drinking,drug use,alcohol use,drug abuse,alcohol abuse,substance,substance use,substance abuse,2005673368
  • Age: Between 14 Years - 18 Years
  • Gender: All

Eligibility Criteria:
·       Race: Black/African American
·       Age: Between 14 – 18 Years
·       Language: English
·       Other: Participants must have access to a cell-phone for exclusive personal use with SMS and data capability

Additional Information:
If you are under the age of 18, have a parent/guardian contact us to see if you can participate! 
Phone: (317)278-5880 
Email: prismlab@iupui.edu 

OR if you want to provide your contact information, we will contact you. 

Updated on 23 Apr 2024. Study ID: 2005673368

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