Issues in Recruiting Participants and Collecting Data From Historically Underrepresented Populations

• In Event: Roundtable Session 42

Session Submission Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract

In any type of study, researchers often run into unforeseen problems in collecting data from participants. These problems can particularly be an issue in studies involving historically underrepresented populations. In this symposium, we seek to discuss our experiences as qualitative researchers and the issues we encountered in conducting qualitative studies on Black students at HBCUs, Asian/American GLB students, and doctoral students of color. More specifically, we will discuss how our experiences went beyond more “traditional” methods of qualitative data collection and required intentionality specific to our populations being studied. Finally, we will conclude with a group discussion on how the lessons learned from these processes can help future qualitative researchers.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Qualitative Research

Chairs

• Mitsu Narui, The Ohio State University

• Samuel D. Museus, University of Hawaii - Manoa

Papers

• Challenges in Recruiting Hidden Populations: Asian/American Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual College Students - Mitsu Narui, The Ohio State University

• A Sensitive, Sensible, and Ethical Approach to Conducting Research With Vulnerable Populations - Kimberly A. Truong, Northeastern University

• Benefits and Challenges of Conducting a Comprehensive Study With Black Undergraduate Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Tryan L. McMickens, Suffolk University