Effects of Incentives on Survey Response Rates in Two Rural Counties

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Strauser ◽  
William Stewart ◽  
Lorraine Foelske ◽  
Nathan Shipley ◽  
Nicole Evans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
General Population ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Research Effort ◽  
Survey Response ◽  
Prairie Restoration ◽  
Research To Practice ◽  
Important Goal ◽  
Leisure And Recreation ◽  
Study Sites ◽  
The Impact

Surveys of a general population have been a mainstay of leisure and recreation research methods. This study assesses the impact of two different pre-incentives on eliciting a survey response. Two counties with large federal prairie restoration projects and active municipal and county park districts were the study sites. Results show that residents whose pre-incentive was two $1 bills had a significantly higher response rate than residents with a pre-incentive of one $2 bill. With park operations being responsive to needs and preferences of residents, the most accurate representation of the general population of constituents is an important goal in any research effort. Given that pre-incentives have become a standard and sizeable portion of a survey’s budget, maximizing the effectiveness of the pre-incentive investment is a small, yet critical, part of connecting research to practice.

scholarly journals Response Pressure And Uninformed Responses To Factual Survey Questions

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 146
Author(s):  
Kenneth C. Schneider ◽  
James C. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Survey Response ◽  
Survey Response Rate ◽  
Survey Questions ◽  
Response Pressure ◽  
The Impact

This article examines the impact of follow-up techniques (designed to increase the survey response rate) on uninformed responses to factual survey questions. Such questions of fact can be used as filters to measures a respondents base of information, knowledge or experience on a topic prior to measuring his/her opinions on that topic, but only if uninformed responses are less likely to be given to the factual filter questions than to the opinion/attitude questions. Previous research suggests that response pressure (including follow-up contact) tends to exacerbate the uninformed response rate to opinion or attitude questions. However, the research reported here suggests that is not so with factual questions; follow-up contract does not result in increased levels of uninformed response to questions of fact.

The Effects of Source Credibility and Message Variation on Mail Survey Response Behaviour

2012 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 391-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stavros P. Kalafatis ◽  
Debra Riley ◽  
Markos H. Tsogas ◽  
Jimmy Clodine-Florent
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
General Public ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Source Credibility ◽  
Mail Survey ◽  
Survey Response ◽  
Persuasive Communications ◽  
Response Behaviour ◽  
Communications Theory ◽  
The Impact

Grounded on persuasive communications theory, the impact of source credibility and message variation on response behaviour towards a mail survey on a sample of the general public are examined. An experimental design comprising three levels (high, medium and low) of these variables is employed. Source credibility and the interaction of message variation (i.e. usefulness of the study) and source credibility have a significant impact on response rate. Overemphasising the usefulness of a study is found to be counterproductive. For sources that are arguably average or lower in credibility, a strongly worded message (in terms of usefulness) was less effective than more modest objectives.

560 So Much More Than Just a Good Time: A Qualitative Look at a Burn Camp Experience

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S120-S121
Author(s):  
Michele Barr ◽  
Kelley Marrale ◽  
Anita Fields ◽  
Lori Chrisco
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Survey Response ◽  
Good Time ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Categorical Analysis ◽  
Medical Trauma ◽  
Survey Response Rate ◽  
Burn Survivors ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Introduction Parents do not send their children to burn camp only to have fun. Since inception over three decades ago, burn specific camps have reported many benefits. A qualitative review of a well-established camp confirms that parents primarily send their kids to camp for the peer related social benefits that extend beyond the recreational aspects of a camp experience. Methods A nine-question survey was sent electronically to households of 58 burn survivors between the ages of 7–15 during the week after their child’s burn camp experience. Open-ended questions allowed for unrestricted disclosure of thoughts, feelings, praise or criticism. Responses were evaluated for similarities or differences to determine frequency and relative importance. The data was coded and analyzed for correlations into emergent categories with agreement between reviewers. Results The overall survey response rate was 63%. Categorical analysis of parent responses indicated their primary motivation for having a child attend camp was for the “Shared Experiences” with other burn survivors. Results indicated the enjoyment or fun aspect of camp was the least important motivational factor behind a parent’s decision. Analysis of the perceived benefits were social in nature, with “Connection” listed as the primary perceived benefit of the camp experience. Conclusions Fun is a byproduct of coming to camp, but not the primary reason parents send their kids to burn camp. The robust survey response rate suggests that parents are eager to share their thoughts about the impact of camp. The detailed responses demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for the specific social and emotional benefits of this unique shared experience. Finding congruence between the rationale for camp attendance, and the perceived benefits is conducive to optimal program planning. Applicability of Research to Practice Although it is not possible to undo any traumatic events suffered by a child, research on burn camps has elucidated the benefits primarily through a qualitative lens. The burn community continues to be challenged in validating the benefits of camps quantitatively. Motivating people to engage in specific behaviors, like attending an event, is a crucial step for delivering aftercare programs designed to help their recovery. Burn camps can offer a safe environment, connection with others who understand, and the possibility for long term positive relationships with trusted adults to potentially mitigate the impact of a medical trauma. Further research about the impact of such programs on trauma healing is warranted.

Response Rates and Perceived Questionnaire Length in Mail Surveys

1979 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 429-431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terry L. Childers ◽  
O. C. Ferrell
Keyword(s):  
Interaction Effect ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Mail Survey ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Survey Response ◽  
Factorial Experiment ◽  
Mail Surveys ◽  
Survey Response Rate ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Impact

A 2 × 2 factorial experiment was designed to test the impact on mail survey response rate resulting from variations in paper trim size and number of printed pages in the questionnaire. ANOVA findings suggest 8½ × 11″ paper trim size produces a better response rate than an 8½ × 14″ paper trim size. Use of a one-sheet (front and back) versus a two-sheet (front only) questionnaire did not cause a significant difference in response rate; a hypothesized interaction effect was not found to be statistically significant.

scholarly journals GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE RISK PROFILE OF ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION IN THE GENERAL POPULATION WITH FAMILY STRESS IN RUSSIA/SIBERIA (WHO MONICA-PSYCHOSOCIAL PROGRAM)

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 41-50
Author(s):  
E. A. Gromova ◽  
I. V. Gagulin ◽  
A. V. Gafarova ◽  
D. O. Panov ◽  
V. V. Gafarov
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
General Population ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Family Stress ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact

Aim. To identify the impact of gender differences in family stress on the risk profle of arterial hypertension (AH) in the general population aged 25–64 years in Russia / Siberia.Methods. A random representative sample of the Novosibirsk population of both sexes aged 25–64 (men: n = 657, 44.3±0.4 years, response rate – 82.1%; women: n = 689, 45.4±0.4 years, response rate ‒ 72.5%) was screened in the WHO “MONICApsychosocial program” in 1994. The screening program included the collection of social and demographic data and assessment of family stress. 229 new cases of arterial hypertension in women and 46 cases in men have been determined within the 16-year follow-up.Results. Men (31.5%) had higher level of family stress in the general population aged 25–64, than women (20.9%). In the 16-year period, the risk of hypertension was higher in men (HR = 2.24) than women (HR = 1.39) exposed to family stress. After the adjustment to the social status and age, the risk of developing hypertension remained higher in men than in women (RR = 1.9 vs. HR = 1.37, respectively). Divorced and widowed men had the highest risk of arterial hypertension compared to women aged 45–54 years (HR = 12.7 vs. HR = 10.6 vs. HR = 2.86, respectively).Conclusion. Family stress is more common in men than in women. Risk of arterial hypertension is higher in men than in women who experienced family stress.

scholarly journals University of Ottawa Vertical Mentorship Program: Improving Engagement through Simple Innovation

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Russell ◽  
Iuliia Povieriena ◽  
Marianne Levesque
Keyword(s):  
Response Rate ◽  
Survey Response ◽  
Mentorship Program ◽  
Joint Activities ◽  
Survey Response Rate ◽  
Indirect Measures ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Overall Functioning

Objective: To assess the impact of simple innovations on three identified program gaps (attendance and engagement, understanding of the program, issue identification and resolution).Methods: Survey responses, event attendance, and subjective observations, were compared between the 2014 - 2015 and 2015 - 2016 academic years, providing direct and indirect measures of gap closure.Results: Attendance and engagement - Mid-year survey response rate was excellent (n=133), and increased responses from second year coordinators and mentors were seen in both 2015-2016 surveys’. Dessert night attendance increased from 2014 to 2015 (383 to 436). End of year event numbers decreased year-to-year (163 to 115). Only 5.9% of students did not attend events due to a lack of interest in the program.Issue identification and resolution - Mid-year surveys identified three groups with difficulties communicating. Knowledge of available resources in mentors rose by 5% between years, and by 55% in second year coordinators.Understanding of the program - 12 of the 52 mentorship groups actively used Facebook to engage and plan joint activities. The nominations received at the end of the year, and survey comments, focused beyond topics of career mentoring, and expanded to the impact of the field on life, life in medicine, and family.Conclusion: Identifying gaps in a program such as the VMP, through eliciting feedback from those participating may be challenging. Establishing simple innovations may be an effective way to improve participants’ experiences and overall functioning of the program.

Psychological Impacts of COVID-19 During the First Nationwide Lockdown in Vietnam: Web-Based, Cross-Sectional Survey Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khanh Ngoc Cong Duong ◽  
Tien Nguyen Le Bao ◽  
Phuong Thi Lan Nguyen ◽  
Thanh Vo Van ◽  
Toi Phung Lam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
General Population ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Event Scale ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND The first nationwide lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic was implemented in Vietnam from April 1 to 15, 2020. Nevertheless, there has been limited information on the impact of COVID-19 on the psychological health of the public. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of psychological issues and identify the factors associated with the psychological impact of COVID-19 during the first nationwide lockdown among the general population in Vietnam. METHODS We employed a cross-sectional study design with convenience sampling. A self-administered, online survey was used to collect data and assess psychological distress, depression, anxiety, and stress of participants from April 10 to 15, 2020. The Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale-21 (DASS-21) were utilized to assess psychological distress, depression, anxiety, and stress of participants during social distancing due to COVID-19. Associations across factors were explored using regression analysis. RESULTS A total of 1385 respondents completed the survey. Of this, 35.9% (n=497) experienced psychological distress, as well as depression (n=325, 23.5%), anxiety (n=195, 14.1%), and stress (n=309, 22.3%). Respondents who evaluated their physical health as average had a higher IES-R score (beta coefficient [B]=9.16, 95% CI 6.43 to 11.89), as well as higher depression (B=5.85, 95% CI 4.49 to 7.21), anxiety (B=3.64, 95% CI 2.64 to 4.63), and stress (B=5.19, 95% CI 3.83 to 6.56) scores for DASS-21 than those who rated their health as good or very good. Those who self-reported their health as bad or very bad experienced more severe depression (B=9.57, 95% CI 4.54 to 14.59), anxiety (B=7.24, 95% CI 3.55 to 10.9), and stress (B=10.60, 95% CI 5.56 to 15.65). Unemployment was more likely to be associated with depression (B=3.34, 95% CI 1.68 to 5.01) and stress (B=2.34, 95% CI 0.84 to 3.85). Regarding worries about COVID-19, more than half (n=755, 54.5%) expressed concern for their children aged <18 years, which increased their IES-R score (B=7.81, 95% CI 4.98 to 10.64) and DASS-21 stress score (B=1.75, 95% CI 0.27 to 3.24). The majority of respondents (n=1335, 96.4%) were confident about their doctor’s expertise in terms of COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment, which was positively associated with less distress caused by the outbreak (B=–7.84, 95% CI –14.58 to –1.11). CONCLUSIONS The findings highlight the effect of COVID-19 on mental health during the nationwide lockdown among the general population in Vietnam. The study provides useful evidence for policy decision makers to develop and implement interventions to mitigate these impacts. CLINICALTRIAL

Auricular Vagus Nerve Acupressure for Patients with Emotional Distress under the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Smartphone-based, Randomized，Controlled Trial (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peijing Rong ◽  
Lei Wang ◽  
Lingling Yu ◽  
Junying Wang ◽  
Yan Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Vagus Nerve ◽  
Emotional Distress ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Falling Asleep ◽  
Global Spread ◽  
Study Sites

BACKGROUND The global spread of the 2019 coronavirus diseases (COVID-19) has caused emotional distress. However, whether auricular vagus nerve acupressure (AVNA) is effective in improving emotional distress under the COVID-19 has not been well-documented. OBJECTIVE To confirm whether AVNA is effective in improving emotional distress under the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A smartphone-based online, randomized, controlled trial was designed in four study sites, including Wuhan, Beijing, Shenyang, and Guangzhou of China, from 26 February 2020 to 28 April 2020. Participants were randomly assigned to three times of AVNA (n = 191) or usual care (UC, n = 215) for 14 days. The primary outcome was the response rate, which was the proportion of participants whose Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) score reduced from baseline by ≥ 50%. The assessment was conducted at baseline, 3 days, and 14 days. RESULTS The AVNA group had a markedly higher response rate than the UC group at 3 days (35.6% vs. 24.9%, P = 0.02) and at 14 days (70.7% vs. 60.6%, P = 0.02). The AVNA group showed significantly greater reduction in score of HADS at the two measurement points and BAI at 3 days (P ≤ 0.03), with average respective effect size of 0.217 and 0.195. Participants with AVNA spent less time falling asleep and rated their sleep quality being remarkably higher than those with UC at endpoint. CONCLUSIONS AVNA can be recommended for patients with emotional distress under the current COVID-19 pandemic and other emergent events. CLINICALTRIAL www.chictr.org.cn Identifier: ChiCTR2000030078.

scholarly journals From the Ground Up: Prairies on Reclaimed Mine Land—Impacts on Soil and Vegetation

Land ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 455
Author(s):  
Rebecca M. Swab ◽  
Nicola Lorenz ◽  
Nathan R. Lee ◽  
Steven W. Culman ◽  
Richard P. Dick
Keyword(s):  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Soil Organic Carbon ◽  
Soil Properties ◽  
Plant Community ◽  
Prairie Restoration ◽  
Native Plant ◽  
Soil Microbial ◽  
Prairie Restorations ◽  
Mine Lands ◽  
The Impact

After strip mining, soils typically suffer from compaction, low nutrient availability, loss of soil organic carbon, and a compromised soil microbial community. Prairie restorations can improve ecosystem services on former agricultural lands, but prairie restorations on mine lands are relatively under-studied. This study investigated the impact of prairie restoration on mine lands, focusing on the plant community and soil properties. In southeast Ohio, 305 ha within a ~2000 ha area of former mine land was converted to native prairie through herbicide and planting between 1999–2016. Soil and vegetation sampling occurred from 2016–2018. Plant community composition shifted with prairie age, with highest native cover in the oldest prairie areas. Prairie plants were more abundant in older prairies. The oldest prairies had significantly more soil fungal biomass and higher soil microbial biomass. However, many soil properties (e.g., soil nutrients, β-glucosoidase activity, and soil organic carbon), as well as plant species diversity and richness trended higher in prairies, but were not significantly different from baseline cool-season grasslands. Overall, restoration with prairie plant communities slowly shifted soil properties, but mining disturbance was still the most significant driver in controlling soil properties. Prairie restoration on reclaimed mine land was effective in establishing a native plant community, with the associated ecosystem benefits.

scholarly journals Determinants of participation and quality of life of young adults with cerebral palsy: longitudinal approach and comparison with the general population – SPARCLE 3 study protocol

BMC Neurology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Arnaud ◽  
Carine Duffaut ◽  
Jérôme Fauconnier ◽  
Silke Schmidt ◽  
Kate Himmelmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Young People ◽  
General Population ◽  
Transition Period ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Effective inclusion in society for young people with disabilities is increasingly seen as generating opportunities for self-development, and improving well-being. However, significant barriers remain in the vast majority of activities meaningful for young adults. Research argues that various personal (disabilities, health) and environmental (access to the resources needed, accessible environment, discrimination, lack of personal economic independence) factors contribute to limited participation. However, previous studies conducted in young people with cerebral palsy (CP) mainly investigated the transition period to adulthood, and did not fully consider the whole range of impairment severity profiles or environmental barriers. In this study, we will use the follow-up of the SPARCLE cohort and a comparison group from the general population (1) to investigate the impact of the environment on participation and quality of life of young adults with CP, (2) to determine predictors of a successful young adulthood in educational, professional, health and social fields, (3) to compare quality of life and frequency of participation in social, work and recreational activities with the general population, (4) to document on participation and quality of life in those with severe disabilities. Methods The SPARCLE3 study has a combined longitudinal and cross-sectional design. Young adults with CP aged 22 to 27 years in 6 European regions previously enrolled in the SPARCLE cohort or newly recruited will be invited to self-complete a comprehensive set of questionnaires exploring participation (daily life and discretionary activities), health-related quality of life, body function, personal factors (health, personal resources), and contextual factors (availability of needed environmental items, family environment, services provision) during home visits supervised by trained researchers. Proxy-reports or adapted questionnaires will be used for those with the most severe impairments. The recruitment of a large group from the general population (online survey) will enable to identify life areas where the discrepancies between young people with CP and their able-bodied peers are the most significant. Discussion This study will help identify to what extent disabilities and barriers in environment negatively affect participation and quality of life, and how previous valued experiences during childhood or adolescence might modulate these effects.

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