I am in what I hope will be my final year of my PhD program. It will be a busy year as I have to complete one more study, complete my dissertation and defend.
For my final study I am going to be conducting survey research. I am seeking hackers to complete my survey. It doesn't matter whether the hacker is black, white, grey, ethical, unethical... If you hack, you can participate. I am not collecting any personal information. Participants remain anonymous. I will post a link and people respond to the survey which shouldn't take more than about 20 minutes max.
The point of the research is to understand what leads people to get into hacking activities.
I plan on posting my link on various forums to try and get participants.
Do you have any suggestions for me on how I can improve my chances of getting a sufficient number of participants?
Completing my PhD is such a massive goal of mine, so thanks in advance for sharing your ideas and helping me make this happen!
I totally get how completing your PhD is a massive goal, and getting enough participants for your survey will definitely be key. Here are a few ideas that might help you reach more hackers:
Targeted Communities: Try posting in niche forums, subreddits, or Discord groups where hackers gather, like programming, cybersecurity, or even tech conferences with virtual spaces. The more specialized the forum, the more likely you'll reach people interested in participating.
Make it Appealing: Highlight how their input can contribute to understanding the hacker culture better, maybe even benefiting the community. Hackers like to know they’re part of something bigger, especially when it's about their space.
Incentives: If possible, offer small incentives—maybe something as simple as exclusive access to your findings or some sort of raffle. It could motivate more people to jump in.
Be Transparent: Since anonymity is often a big deal in those circles, be clear about how data is handled. Maybe even give a brief rundown of your methodology to show you're legit and not collecting anything personal.
Collaborate with Influencers: If you know of any respected voices in the hacking or tech community, try asking them to share your survey. A mention from a trusted figure can give your research credibility and help it spread.
OP14 September, 2024 - 06:32 PM(This post was last modified: 14 September, 2024 - 06:34 PM by CaptechPhD.)
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(14 September, 2024 - 06:21 PM)Bulzo Wrote: Show More
Good luck mate
Thanks. I appreciate it.
(14 September, 2024 - 06:22 PM)Alex Wrote: Show More
I totally get how completing your PhD is a massive goal, and getting enough participants for your survey will definitely be key. Here are a few ideas that might help you reach more hackers:
Targeted Communities: Try posting in niche forums, subreddits, or Discord groups where hackers gather, like programming, cybersecurity, or even tech conferences with virtual spaces. The more specialized the forum, the more likely you'll reach people interested in participating.
Make it Appealing: Highlight how their input can contribute to understanding the hacker culture better, maybe even benefiting the community. Hackers like to know they’re part of something bigger, especially when it's about their space.
Incentives: If possible, offer small incentives—maybe something as simple as exclusive access to your findings or some sort of raffle. It could motivate more people to jump in.
Be Transparent: Since anonymity is often a big deal in those circles, be clear about how data is handled. Maybe even give a brief rundown of your methodology to show you're legit and not collecting anything personal.
Collaborate with Influencers: If you know of any respected voices in the hacking or tech community, try asking them to share your survey. A mention from a trusted figure can give your research credibility and help it spread.
This is some amazing advice. Thank you. I will definitely try to follow as much of it as I can within the limits of my ethics approval.
(14 September, 2024 - 06:22 PM)Alex Wrote: Show More
I totally get how completing your PhD is a massive goal, and getting enough participants for your survey will definitely be key. Here are a few ideas that might help you reach more hackers:
Targeted Communities: Try posting in niche forums, subreddits, or Discord groups where hackers gather, like programming, cybersecurity, or even tech conferences with virtual spaces. The more specialized the forum, the more likely you'll reach people interested in participating.
Make it Appealing: Highlight how their input can contribute to understanding the hacker culture better, maybe even benefiting the community. Hackers like to know they’re part of something bigger, especially when it's about their space.
Incentives: If possible, offer small incentives—maybe something as simple as exclusive access to your findings or some sort of raffle. It could motivate more people to jump in.
Be Transparent: Since anonymity is often a big deal in those circles, be clear about how data is handled. Maybe even give a brief rundown of your methodology to show you're legit and not collecting anything personal.
Collaborate with Influencers: If you know of any respected voices in the hacking or tech community, try asking them to share your survey. A mention from a trusted figure can give your research credibility and help it spread.
(14 September, 2024 - 07:05 PM)Eminem Wrote: Show More
(14 September, 2024 - 06:22 PM)Alex Wrote: Show More
I totally get how completing your PhD is a massive goal, and getting enough participants for your survey will definitely be key. Here are a few ideas that might help you reach more hackers:
Targeted Communities: Try posting in niche forums, subreddits, or Discord groups where hackers gather, like programming, cybersecurity, or even tech conferences with virtual spaces. The more specialized the forum, the more likely you'll reach people interested in participating.
Make it Appealing: Highlight how their input can contribute to understanding the hacker culture better, maybe even benefiting the community. Hackers like to know they’re part of something bigger, especially when it's about their space.
Incentives: If possible, offer small incentives—maybe something as simple as exclusive access to your findings or some sort of raffle. It could motivate more people to jump in.
Be Transparent: Since anonymity is often a big deal in those circles, be clear about how data is handled. Maybe even give a brief rundown of your methodology to show you're legit and not collecting anything personal.
Collaborate with Influencers: If you know of any respected voices in the hacking or tech community, try asking them to share your survey. A mention from a trusted figure can give your research credibility and help it spread.