How to reach “hard-to-reach” groups for research

Programme

14:15-14:30 Walk in

14:30-14:40 Welcome & short video (3 to 5 min in which a resident answers a couple of questions) 

14:40-15:00 Plenary session Labyrinth: “From hard to reach to reaching harder”

15:00-16:00 3 parallel workshops

• “Finding the right research participants from scratch”, by Erwin van Tuijl

  
  The workshop guides researchers in overcoming challenges of finding participants in unfamiliar contexts, addressing issues like engaging with large overseas firms and aligning interests between funders and participants.

   

• "From Research Fatigue to Reciprocity" by Seline Westerhof and Emiel Rijshouwer (Workshop will be held in Dutch)

   

  In Rotterdam, specific neighborhoods are frequently under examination, yet residents sometimes perceive a one-sided flow of information. In this workshop, we delve into the principle of reciprocity in research through role-playing. What do residents expect? How can researchers, and even the municipality, contribute?

   

• “Toward Equity and Relevance: Why and How to reach the ‘Hard-to-reach’ populations” by Zhiqi Xu

   

  The workshop aims to enhance sample diversity and research openness, addressing the urgent need for ethical, tailored studies with hard-to-reach populations globally. It focuses on marginalized groups facing barriers like low literacy and limited digital access, often overlooked by traditional research methods. 

16:00-17:00 Drinks and engaging in discussions based on statements.