Recruitment criteria. In order to achieve useful and detailed responses in these situational interviews, it was important to select participants who were open to the concept of behavioural change in one of the selected interview areas (diet, physical activity, sleep or stress) and who were familiar with the use of technology. Therefore, the following recruitment criteria were applied: Male or female Aged 18-64 years Familiar and comfortable with the use of mobile and computer technology o Own at least one device with internet connectivity e.g. smart phone, tablet, laptop, desktop, games console o Directly access the internet ≥4 times per week (out of work) Have considered/are considering/are currently making, changes to one of the following: o Diet, physical activity, sleep or stress Would consider/would definitely use, a computer tool or app to help improve things like diet, physical activity, sleep or stress Based on these criteria a recruitment questionnaire (Xxxxx X) was designed and sent by email to potential participants. Participants were selected by Campden BRI and EuroFIR AISBL according to the recruitment criteria and a sample quota (table 1). Table 1: Quota for age and gender across the four areas of interest Diet Physical Activity Sleep Stress 3 male 26-35yrs 3 male 56-60yrs 3 female 61-64yrs 3 female 18-25yrs 3 male 61-64yrs 3 female 36-45yrs 3 male 46-55yrs 3 female 56-60yrs A sample quota was applied to ensure a spread of ages and genders across the 4 areas of interest; however, a convenience sampling approach was used to select participants within this quota. Therefore, it was not the intention of this study to be representative in terms of sample or data generated. It was also accepted that the quota may need to be adjusted if it became apparent that a specific age or gender favoured one of the areas more than another. Xxxxxxx XXX recruited a UK sample (12 participants) from a food research institute. The interviewees were selected from across the institute, including those working in the area of food science and technology, as well as supportive functions, such as marketing, administration and accounting. EuroFIR AISBL recruited a Finnish sample (12 participants) from a health-oriented research institute. Usually, the interviewees had an academic background in the areas of health, nutrition or technical sciences. EuroFIR AISBL also recruited a European-wide sample (12 participants) through their existing client mailing list. The sample comprised part...
Recruitment criteria. The recruitment criteria are those personal and professional characteristics and experiences desired in the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director. The criteria should reflect the goals and priorities of the City. The Project Director will meet with the Parks and Recreation Director, Human Resources Director and other City staff to facilitate the identification and articulation of that criteria. Subsequent to the development and adoption of the candidate profile, the technical information and recruitment criteria will be documented in an information brochure prepared by the search consultant. The brochure will be reviewed by the Human Resources staff in draft format, revised as appropriate, and published for use throughout the search.
