Why Participate in Research? Why Is It Important?
Scientific research is aimed to discover new information or revise existing information. In the field of psychology, research can help society understand why, how, in what situations, when, and for whom behaviors and thoughts occur. This information also can help develop treatments that improve people’s quality of life. To achieve these goals, we need help from people like you to generate such useful information.
You may want to participate in research for different reasons: to make meaningful contributions to society, to help improve the lives of diverse segments of the population, to give back, to learn something about your experiences, conditions, and to receive treatment, and to receive compensation a study offers. Research studies need volunteers from all walks of life, and some may require people with specific conditions or of certain demographic backgrounds.
In ADAPT, our research typically is concerned with mental health and alcohol involvement of individuals from underserved and underprivileged backgrounds, and focuses on extending or revising existing knowledge to different populations. Our participants and researchers are youth and adults of diverse backgrounds.
How Do I Participate in Research?
- State of Clinical Psychological Science
- Black Adult Resilience Study (BARS)
- Interested in serving on our Community Advisory Board (CAB) in the Seattle-Tacoma area? Complete this form and we will be in touch when we have openings! (Our CAB is currently at capacity–Thanks to everyone who expressed interest and willing to serve! We will reach out to those on the waiting list as existing members rotate off the Board.)
- We are recruiting research participants in both the Seattle-Tacoma and the Dallas-Fort Worth areas. Qualified participants will receive $100 for completing the study procedures. Participants also may be able to receive a travel reimbursement for the in-person study visit. See if you qualify with this screener!
- Interested in serving on our Community Advisory Board (CAB) in the Seattle-Tacoma area? Complete this form and we will be in touch when we have openings! (Our CAB is currently at capacity–Thanks to everyone who expressed interest and willing to serve! We will reach out to those on the waiting list as existing members rotate off the Board.)
- Asian BiCulturalism Study (ABCs)
- We continue to staff our Community Advisory Board (CAB) in the Greater Seattle area. We currently have additional space for individuals who work in the community and are particularly interested to have representation from perspectives of 25-34 year olds and Asian male and South Asian cultural experiences. Please fill out this CAB interest form if you are interested!
- We are recruiting research participants! Qualified participants who complete the full Asian Biculturalism Study (ABCs) will receive $100, and others who meet eligibility and complete the Asian BiCulturalism Study Lite (ABCs Lite) will receive $15. See if you qualify with this screener!
- Project CRAFTS — coming soon!
If you do not see a study that you qualify, we invite you to contact us or leave your contact information HERE to be placed on a mailing list for future research opportunities, upcoming events, and receiving community-oriented resources.