Hispanic/Latino Smoking
Research Study
Researchers at the University of Houston are examining whether microaggressions affect smoking behavior in adults who identify as Hispanic or Latino. Join our compensated study today!
Fast Facts
18 years or older and identify as hispanic or latino
smoke 5+ cigarettes daily for at least a year
experienced a microaggression in the past 6 months
Compensation Provided
Conducted in Houston, TX
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Houston are conducting a research study to evaluate the role of ethnic microaggressions in relation to smoking behavior and relapse.
A microaggression is a subtle, often unintentional act or comment that communicates derogatory or negative attitudes toward individuals based on their race, gender, ethnicity, or other characteristics.
Findings from this clinical research study will determine how microaggressions affect smoking behavior and whether smoking deprivation moderates the relation between microaggressions and smoking behavior.
Participants will attend three in-person visits (one baseline assessment and two experimental appointments). Microaggressions will be measured at the start of each experimental session. For one of these experimental appointments, we will ask you to not smoke after 6:00pm the day before your appointment. For the other experimental appointment, we will ask you to smoke as usual before your appointment.
Further research today and join our compensated study!
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Houston are conducting a research study to evaluate the role of ethnic microaggressions in relation to smoking behavior and relapse.
A microaggression is a subtle, often unintentional act or comment that communicates derogatory or negative attitudes toward individuals based on their race, gender, ethnicity, or other characteristics.
Findings from this clinical research study will determine how microaggressions affect smoking behavior and whether smoking deprivation moderates the relation between microaggressions and smoking behavior.
Participants will attend three in-person visits (one baseline assessment and two experimental appointments). Microaggressions will be measured at the start of each experimental session. For one of these experimental appointments, we will ask you to not smoke after 6:00pm the day before your appointment. For the other experimental appointment, we will ask you to smoke as usual before your appointment.
Further research today and join our compensated study!
Additional Information
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- 18 years or older and identify as Hispanic or Latino
- Smoke cigarettes regularly (daily) for at least 1 year
- Currently smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day
- Experienced a microaggression in the past 6 months
Once enrolled, this study involves:
- Completing an in-person baseline visit
- Attending two experimental visits (separated by 14 days)
- For one experimental appointment, we will ask you to not smoke after 6:00pm the day before your appointment
- For the other experimental appointment, we will ask you to smoke as usual before your appointment
- Measuring microaggressions at the start of each experimental session
