Identifying Fraudulent Responses and Imposters in Research Recruitment of Subjects Through Social Media.

IF 1.8 4区医学 Q2 NURSING

Journal of Nursing Administration Pub Date : 2025-07-15 DOI:10.1097/NNA.0000000000001596

Kashica J Webber-Ritchey, Felisha Ally, Sandra Galura, Jacalyn Buck, Cindy Brockway, Esther Chipps, Tiffany Ponder, Shannon D Simonovich, Roxanne S Spurlark, Barbara Vancil, Cheryl Monturo

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Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to describe strategies to manage bots and frauds (B/F) during online recruitment of research subjects.

Background: Bots mimic human responses in surveys using sophisticated algorithms. Fraudulent responses occur when false or misleading information is provided to gain research incentives. This research team identified substantial issues with fraudulent responses and imposters. This issue has not been well reported in the literature.

Methods: Nurse managers recruited through social media completed an online survey in a national nurse-led research study. A gift card stipend was offered to participants for survey completion. An unexpected surge in survey responses prompted researchers to halt recruitment. Multiple B/F mitigation and data validation strategies were implemented to ensure data integrity and are discussed in this article.

Results: Of the 836 surveys, only 152 (18.2%) were complete and valid.

Conclusions: When using social media for online research, incorporating preemptive mitigation strategies to combat B/F responses is essential.

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通过社交媒体识别研究对象招募中的欺诈反应和冒名顶替者。

目的：本研究的目的是描述在研究对象的在线招募过程中管理机器人和欺诈（B/F）的策略。背景：机器人使用复杂的算法模仿人类在调查中的反应。当提供虚假或误导性信息以获得研究激励时，就会发生欺诈性反应。该研究小组发现了欺诈性回复和冒名顶替者的实质性问题。这一问题在文献中尚未得到很好的报道。方法：通过社交媒体招募的护士管理人员完成了一项全国性护士主导研究的在线调查。为完成调查的参与者提供礼品卡津贴。调查回应的意外激增促使研究人员停止了招聘。实现了多种B/F缓解和数据验证策略，以确保数据完整性，本文对此进行了讨论。结果：836份调查中，仅有152份（18.2%）完整有效。结论：在使用社交媒体进行在线研究时，必须采用先发制人的缓解策略来对抗B/F反应。

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Journal of Nursing Administration 医学-护理

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2.90

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