Saturday, November 19, 2011

Is there a website that recruits survey respondents?

I'm a graduate student in psychology. I'm trying to get people to participate in a survey for my thesis. Is there a website where I can post my survey and pay for them to recruit participants for my study? I am willing to pay up to $3 per survey--for up to 500 participants that complete the survey. A website like surveymonkey.com will not do because they only host the survey but do not recruit participants for you.

Is there a website that recruits survey respondents?
I researched, but wasn't able to come up with any sites that will recruit participants for you. Rather than relying on someone (or something) else, you may have to do it the hard way-- I had the same trouble with my undergraduate thesis.





Have you tried offering group survey sessions at your school? You can post a sign-up sheet requesting participants and pay them immediately following testing; that will eliminate difficulties with payment. I'd also suggest setting up your survey on a site like QuestionPro.com (I used it for my thesis and had great results), and then getting the word out. Advertise the link in psychology-related Facebook groups (this was one of the most effective ways I got participants), send out mass e-mails, ask your friends and family to forward the link to their friends, etc.





If you're really set on going through a commercial website, try posting to more specific online forums (maybe the Psychology section on StudentDoctor.net?)-- you might find someone who's encountered the same problem and found a site. It also can't hurt to check with your classmates and even your professors, to see if they have any leads.
Reply:I have tried this numerous times and what I ended up with was a ton of spam from God knows who and every one in between....So If I were you, I would not waste my time. Good luck finding something legit.
Reply:Try placing as ad in a newspaper with a wide circulation. How about the Washington Post? It's a good start since the Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland metro area is home to millions who read the Post. Include your email and wait for the responses!
Reply:I'll participate, angel_nurse82@yahoo.com
Reply:Try this one.
Reply:You can survey me... manymeese@yahoo.com.


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