Examining the effect of weight‐related recruitment information on participant characteristics: A randomized field experiment
Christy Wang,
Jeffrey M. Hunger,
Joseph Liao
et al.
Abstract:ObjectiveAlthough 82% of American adults have a body mass index (BMI) of over 25, individuals with elevated BMI are considered difficult to recruit for studies. Effective participant identification and recruitment are crucial to minimize the likelihood of sampling bias. One understudied factor that could lead to sampling bias is the study information presented in recruitment materials. In the context of weight research, potential participants with higher weight may avoid studies that advertise weight‐related p… Show more
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