> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.dscout.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.dscout.com/recruit-participants/dscout-scout-panel/targeting-attributes/standard-targeting-attributes.md).

# Standard targeting attributes

Standard targeting attributes are one of three attribute types offered by Dscout to help you recruit participants. These attributes are pieces of data self-disclosed by members of our Dscout Scout Panel either during account creation or that can be answered through a simple screener question.

Standard attributes are broken into two categories: **Primary** and **Non-primary**.

## Primary attributes

Primary attributes are required in order for Scouts to create a Dscout account. These attributes include:

* Age (required)
* Country (required)
* Ethnicity
* Education
* Employment
* Gender
* Household income
* Household composition
* Job title

When you add a primary attribute, only participants who meet your chosen criteria will see your opportunity in the Dscout app and be able to apply. Those who don’t won’t.

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**Tip:** Primary attributes are denoted in the builder with a star as seen below:
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## Non-primary attributes

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**Note:** Non-primary attributes are not available in intercept studies.
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Non-primary attributes are optional when Scouts create a Dscout account. These attributes include:

* Apps & accounts
* Devices
* Shopping
* Subscriptions
* Marital status
* Pets
* General work industry
* Parent status

When you add a non-primary attribute, any Scouts who have not already provided this information will simply answer the question as part of the screening process. Scouts who *have* provided this information previously but don’t meet your requirements won’t be able to apply.

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**Note:** If a Scout has not updated or answered a question related to your selected non-standard attributes in the last three months, they'll be re-asked as part of your screener. If their answer meets your criteria, they'll progress. If their answer doesn't, they'll be disqualified.
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For more information on adding targeting attributes to a screener or study, as well as other targeting attributes available in Dscout, see [Targeting attributes](/recruit-participants/dscout-scout-panel/targeting-attributes.md).


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