Considerations for Offering Incentives for Survey Completion

Incentives can range from a small gift certificate to food or a t-shirt. However, you should weigh the pros and cons before offering them.

Pros

  • Increases the likelihood of participation

  • Demonstrates to children and young people that you value their voices

Cons

  • Even if not very costly, it may stretch program budgets

  • Although unlikely, it could bias program participants to provide more favorable survey responses