Fast Facts
Ages 21-44
Identify as a person of color
Use 2+ of the following: alcohol, cannabis, cigarettes, e-cigarettes
Compensation Provided
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
Help us understand how people of color cope with discrimination, stress, and substance use by participating in our remote research study.
Project ADAPT, led by researchers at the University of Southern California, is an innovative online research study aimed at understanding how people of color cope with discrimination and stress in their daily lives. This study seeks to explore the unique challenges faced by people of color and how these experiences influence their decisions regarding substance use, including alcohol, cannabis, cigarettes, and e-cigarettes. By gaining insight into these behaviors, the study aims to shed light on the relationship between social stressors and coping mechanisms.
Participants in Project ADAPT will engage in brief, real-time surveys on a mobile app during four 7-day survey periods spread across one year. The study design ensures that all responses remain confidential. Participants who complete all surveys are eligible to receive up to $400 as compensation for their time and effort. The findings from this research will contribute to a deeper understanding of how discrimination impacts substance use behaviors, providing valuable knowledge to inform public health initiatives and support systems.
Study Background
Help us understand how people of color cope with discrimination, stress, and substance use by participating in our remote research study.
Project ADAPT, led by researchers at the University of Southern California, is an innovative online research study aimed at understanding how people of color cope with discrimination and stress in their daily lives. This study seeks to explore the unique challenges faced by people of color and how these experiences influence their decisions regarding substance use, including alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes, and vaping. By gaining insight into these behaviors, the study aims to shed light on the relationship between social stressors and coping mechanisms.
Participants in Project ADAPT will engage in brief, real-time surveys on a mobile app during four 7-day survey periods spread across one year. The study design ensures that all responses remain confidential. Participants who complete all surveys are eligible to receive up to $400 as compensation for their time and effort. The findings from this research will contribute to a deeper understanding of how discrimination impacts substance use behaviors, providing valuable knowledge to inform public health initiatives and support systems.
Additional Information
We are examining the impact of discrimination on substance use behaviors among people of color.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 21-44
- Identify as a person of color (e.g., African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Asian, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander)
- Use 2 or more of the following substances: alcohol, cannabis, cigarettes, e-cigarettes
The study includes the following:
Initial Meeting: You will meet with a study team member via Zoom to confirm eligibility, provide informed consent, and receive instructions on how to participate, including downloading the mobile app.
Baseline Survey: You will complete an initial survey that takes approximately 30 minutes.
Daily Surveys: Over a 7-day period, you will complete short surveys (2-3 minutes each) on the mobile app throughout the day.
Compensation for First Study Period: After completing the first week-long study period, you will receive $85.
Follow-Up Study Periods: You will repeat the same week-long survey process three more times, each spaced three months apart. For the second survey period, you will receive $95. For the third survey period, you will receive $105. For the fourth survey period, you will receive $115. In total, you can receive up to $400 if you complete all study periods.
Total Participation Length: Your participation in the study will span one year.
Compensation up to $400 is provided for participation in this study.
There is no cost to participate in this study.