Incentives for Scientific Research Participation
An enquiry into which incentives are perceived to work best in motivating people to participate in scientific research.
O.M. Schüsler (TU Delft - Applied Sciences)
M.C.A. van der Sanden – Mentor (TU Delft - Science Education and Communication)
C Wehrmann – Mentor (TU Delft - Science Education and Communication)
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Abstract
This study tries to find a way of motivating regular citizens to participate in scientific research. By means of literature research, expert interviews and experiments a prioritised list of incentives is comprised that citizens perceive as motivating them most and via which basic psychological needs these incentives influence motivation.