User research: 7 motivations to participate
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Moderating a user interview can feel daunting, especially if you don't have much experience. Will your interviewee be open to sharing their experiences? What if you ask the wrong questions? Understanding why your participants have agreed to take part in research in the first place can help alleviate those fears.
In this edition, we explore:
🔍 Why users choose to participate in research
📝 Sample questions for your next user interview
📊 How many people to interview for your next study
📚 The best UX books to add to your 2024 reading list
🔥 What’s caught our attention this month
Unlocking the motivations of user research participants
UX research is the backbone of creating exceptional user experiences. To truly understand and engage participants, it’s crucial to understand the motivations that drive them to take part in research.
In this article, we explore the top seven motivations identified by user research expert Michele Ronsen. And you might be surprised to learn that incentives aren't at the top of the list!
Crafting effective user research interview questions
Need sample interview questions? Learn how to create good user research interview questions with tips and examples from UX research experts. Read more
How many user interviews should you do?
We look at what factors to consider when choosing how many user interviews to conduct based on your goals, methodology, and resources. Read more
Must-read UX books for 2024
The Lyssna community recommends 15 books to expand your knowledge and improve your user experiences. Add these books to your 2024 reading list. Read more
Live Interviews walkthrough!
Need to run one-on-one interviews in your role? Join Maureen and Tristan from the Lyssna product team as they walk you through how to get up and running with Interviews, our new all-in-one solution for recruiting, scheduling, conducting, and analyzing user interviews. Register now
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