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Using Reddit as a recruitment strategy for addiction science research.

S R Goodwin¹, M J Dwyer¹, S L Caliva¹

¹Department of Psychology, Rowan University, United States of America.

Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment

|March 16, 2023

Summary

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Reddit offers a valuable, yet underused, platform for addiction science research participant recruitment. This commentary guides researchers on effectively leveraging Reddit for studies on depression and alcohol use disorder.

Keywords:

Addiction science Crowdsourcing Reddit

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Area of Science:

Social Sciences
Addiction Science
Public Health

Background:

Social media platforms like Reddit are increasingly recognized for their utility in social science research.
While platforms like Amazon's Mechanical Turk and Prolific are common, Reddit remains an underutilized resource for participant recruitment in addiction science.
This commentary addresses the potential of Reddit as a recruitment tool for addiction researchers.

Discussion:

Reddit's forum-based structure allows for targeted recruitment of specific populations, such as individuals with depression or alcohol use disorder.
Recommendations are provided for researchers to effectively utilize Reddit for participant recruitment.
The commentary highlights the need for careful consideration of Reddit's limitations as a research platform.

Key Insights:

Reddit presents a viable and cost-effective alternative for participant recruitment in addiction research.
Targeted recruitment strategies can be employed on Reddit to reach specific demographic and clinical groups.
Understanding Reddit's unique platform dynamics is crucial for successful research implementation.

Outlook:

Future research should explore standardized methodologies for using Reddit in addiction studies.
Addressing ethical considerations and data privacy on Reddit is paramount for its sustained use.
Further investigation into Reddit's potential for diverse research areas within addiction science is warranted.