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AMENA Immigrant Study Recruitment Methods

This study focuses on 200 first-generation AMENA adults aged 18-35 who immigrated to the U.S. within the last 10 years, aiming to explore their acculturation stress and mental health. Recruitment will utilize social media and community organizations, employing purposive and snowball sampling methods to ensure relevant participant engagement. The study addresses a demographic often overlooked in research, enhancing understanding of their unique challenges in adjusting to a new culture.

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AMENA Immigrant Study Recruitment Methods

This study focuses on 200 first-generation AMENA adults aged 18-35 who immigrated to the U.S. within the last 10 years, aiming to explore their acculturation stress and mental health. Recruitment will utilize social media and community organizations, employing purposive and snowball sampling methods to ensure relevant participant engagement. The study addresses a demographic often overlooked in research, enhancing understanding of their unique challenges in adjusting to a new culture.

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Participants

Population

This study will focus on 200 first-generation AMENA (Arab, Middle Eastern, and North

African) adults living in the United States. All participants must be between the ages of 18 and

35 and have immigrated to the U.S. within the past 10 years. They must have been born outside

the United States and currently live in the country full-time. Only participants who can read and

understand English will be included, as the survey will be conducted in English. This group was

selected because individuals in this stage of early adulthood often face significant challenges in

adjusting to a new culture (Maehler & Daikeler, 2024). By focusing on recent immigrants from

AMENA regions, the study will address a population often overlooked in research about

acculturation stress and mental health.

Recruitment

Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp will be used to

distribute the survey links and study flyers. The study will connect AMENA student associations,

cultural organizations and online community groups to disseminate information to them. The aim

is to reach people from cities and regions with a preexisting AMENA population. Each material

will outline the study and has a secure link to the survey. People can access and finish the study

when they want on their devices. The study can access a larger, more diverse sample and protect

participant privacy and flexibility by keeping recruitment online.

Sampling Method

A purposive sampling method will ensure that only individuals who meet the study’s

specific criteria are selected. It is appropriate for studies of a specified population with shared

experiences, such as AMENA immigrants (Ahmed, 2024). Snowball sampling will also be used
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to obtain participant reach. The survey participants will be asked to pass the survey on to others

who qualify. This allows for broader engagement without losing sample relevance (Leighton et

al., 2021). Purposive and snowball sampling are used in the study to get focused and valuable

data, especially on those not directly connected to the more extensive networks.
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References

Ahmed, S. K. (2024). Research methodology simplified: How to choose the right sampling

technique and determine the appropriate sample size for research. Oral Oncology

Reports, 12(100662), 100662–100662. [Link]

Leighton, K., Kardong-Edgren, S., Schneidereith, T., & Foisy-Doll, C. (2021). Using social

media and snowball sampling as an alternative recruitment strategy for research. Clinical

Simulation in Nursing, 55(1), 37–42. [Link]

Maehler, D. B., & Daikeler, J. (2024). The cultural identity of first-generation adult immigrants:

A meta-analysis. Self and Identity, 23(5-6), 1–34.

[Link]

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