Outdoor Recreation Non-Response Followup

Script:

Hi, My name is $I, I am calling from the [XXX], Wwe are working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on a study called [XXX].

Q1. Before we continue, can you confirm that your address is $Addr?

• Yes 🡪 Continue

• No🡪 My apologies. Thank you for your time. [end survey – Code out as NE: address doesn’t match

Q2. [If Q1= Yes] do you recall receiving the survey invitation?

• Yes🡪 Continue to next question

• No 🡪 Continue to Q2b

  • Q2b. [if Q2=No] Would you like to participate in the survey?

  • Yes🡪 You still can complete the survey on the web at [web address] and your access code is RESPID. Email the information if email is provided

  • If No 🡪 continue to next question

Q3. Could I have a few minutes of your time to learn why you weren’t able to participate?

• Yes🡪Continue next question

• No🡪 Try to hear what the person is saying and code out the reasons. Thanks the R and exit

  • Non-response code

    • NRR1 I’m TOO BUSY/I don’t have time (If this is a reason, ask for a convenient time to interview)

    • NRR2 I DO NOT LIKE surveys

    • NRR3 I am NOT INTERESTED

    • NRR4 Surveys are a WASTE OF TIME

    • NRR5 I DON’T TRUST surveys

    • NRR6 Surveys are an INVASION OF PRIVACY

    • NRR7 Unfavorable PAST EXPERIENCE with surveys

    • NRR8 Outdoor recreation does not INTEREST me

    • NRR9 I have not recreated in/around [study area] recently

    • NRR10 Did not receive invitation

    • NRR11 Survey mode not CONVENIENT (Internet or paper)

    • If not sure type in comments NRR11 Other reason: _________________

Q4. [If Q3= Yes] Thank you. May I ask if there are any particular reasons that you did not participate in the survey?

• Try to hear what the person is saying and code out the reasons.

  • Non-response code

• NRR1 I’m TOO BUSY/I don’t have time (If this is a reason, ask for a convenient time to interview)

• NRR2 I DO NOT LIKE surveys

• NRR3 I am NOT INTERESTED

• NRR4 Surveys are a WASTE OF TIME

• NRR5 I DON’T TRUST surveys

• NRR6 Surveys are an INVASION OF PRIVACY

• NRR7 Unfavorable PAST EXPERIENCE with surveys

• NRR8 Outdoor recreation does not INTEREST me

• NRR9 I have not recreated in/around [study area] recently

• NRR10 Did not receive invitation

• NRR11 Survey mode not CONVENIENT (Internet or paper)

If not sure type in comments NRR11 Other reason: _________________

Q5. Thanks for sharing. I have a few more questions about outdoor recreation that I would like to ask for your opinions. Would now be a good time?

• Yes🡪 Continue to NR6

• No🡪 Continue to demographics

• Hard No 🡪 thanks the R and exit

Outdoor recreation questions

NR6 (Q1). Did you take any trips to [the York River/Weeks Bay] or any surrounding park or natural area for outdoor recreation within the last 12 months?

A trip is defined as an intentional visit where at least 10 minutes are spent on-site. Same-day reentries are considered to be a single trip. Trips may include overnight stays.

1. Yes

2. No → Skip to NR11

-9 Refused

NR7 (Q2). How many trips did you take to [the York River/Weeks Bay] or any surrounding park or natural area for outdoor recreation within the last 12 months?

1. Comment__________

-9 Refused

NR8 (Q3). When was the last time you took a trip to [the York River/Weeks Bay] or any surrounding park or natural area for outdoor recreation?

2. Comment__________

-9 Refused

NR9 (Q4). Including yourself, how many people were in your personal group on this trip?

1. Comment__________

-9 Refused

NR10 (Q5) Including yourself, how many of these people were at least 18 years old?

1. Comment__________

-9 Refused

NR11 (Q21). Do you intend to visit the York River or any surrounding parks or natural areas for outdoor recreation in the future?

1. Yes

2. No

-9 Refused

Demographic questions

I only have a few more questions to ensure that all groups are fairly represented. All answers are confidential.

NR12 (Q21). Which would best describe you?

1. Male

2. Female

3. Transgender, non-binary, or another gender

-9 Refused

NR13 (Q23). Are you of Hispanic, or Latino or Spanish origin?

1. Yes

2. No

-9 Refused

NR14 (Q23). What is your race? (select all that apply)

1. White/Caucasian

2. Black/African American

3. Asian

4. Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander

5. American Indian/Alaskan Native

6. Other, please specify __________

-9 Refused

NR15 (Q24). In what year were you born?

1. Comment__________

-9 Refused

NR16 (Q31). How many people, including yourself, live in your household?

1. Comment __________

-9 Refused

NR17 (Q32). How many of these people are at least 18 years old?

1. Comment __________

-9 Refused

That was my last question. Thank you for your help with this survey. Is there anything else you would like to share?

1 Comment ______________________________

2 No comment