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💥 I asked our most experienced participant how researchers can attract participants without money❗️❗️ They said... In my chat with Chris, our top-ranked WeParticipated Champion who has taken part in dozens of studies on the WeParticipated platform, the focus was on what researchers can offer participants if they don’t have the budget for financial rewards. Chris shared some great insights, saying that while most participants may prefer monetary compensation, alternatives like personalized feedback or study results can still be valuable. For example, getting insights from a study, like learning more about your health or habits, could be an interesting reward. Chris pointed out that non-monetary rewards work best when participants are passionate about the topic. He mentioned a sleep study he enjoyed because it gave him useful tips to improve his sleep, which made the experience feel more rewarding. Personalized insights, especially in psychological or health-related research, could offer long-term value that keeps participants engaged. All researchers needing human participants should take Chris’ insights seriously when thinking about participant recruitment. While financial rewards are the top motivator for most, especially if participants aren’t deeply invested in the topic, offering personalized results reports or feedback could be a strong alternative when money isn’t an option, particularly for those passionate about the subject. Have a quick look at the attached video of our chat 🎥 and share it with your research community ❗️❗️

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