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Research Lead: Supporting Self-Nudgers, the Nudge FORGOOD Ethical Framework, No Raw Data No Publication
The Research Lead is a monthly digest connecting you to noteworthy academic and applied research from around the behavioral sciences. Here are our picks for March 2020.
Why Are People Ignoring Expert Warnings?—Psychological Reactance
While some are heeding the advice of public health experts, not everyone is doing so. From spring breakers to governors, some feel the need to defy orders. This behavioral phenomenon could help explain why.
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#ChecksChecksChecks: Why We Need a Universal Basic Income Now
We need to act fast. Americans who rely on hourly wages and tips are already facing restrictions on their ability to earn an income.
Selected Links: The Behavioral Side of the Coronavirus (Updated: March 30, 2020)
Here we will curate selected articles that help shed light on the behavioral features of the coronavirus pandemic. It will be updated regularly.
Writing to Persuade: Insights from Former New York Times Op-Ed Editor Trish Hall
How can you write more persuasively about your work? We speak with former New York Times op-ed editor Trish Hall to find out.
Why a Group of Behavioural Scientists Penned an Open Letter to the U.K. Government Questioning Its Coronavirus Response
An open letter signed by hundreds of behavioural scientists from across the U.K. calls into question the British government’s decision not to enact social distancing measures.
To Solve Problems Before They Happen, You Need to Unite the Right People
When everyone was telling teenagers to “just say no” to drugs and alcohol, a forward-thinking team in Iceland was figuring out what teenagers could say yes to. The results are nothing short of revolutionary.
Handwashing Can Stop a Virus—So Why Don’t We Do It?
How can behavioral science help us take advantage of one of the most effective measures to prevent the spread of viruses?
Context Matters for Nudgers, Too: A Lesson from One of the Most Diverse Countries on Earth
Applying behavioral science in one of the most diverse countries in the world is not easy. But the work offers lessons for behavioral scientists everywhere.
Putting Peer Pressure to Work: A Q&A with Robert Frank
Economist Robert Frank used to believe that any individual action a person takes to reduce their carbon footprint would have a tiny, negligible impact on the planet. He’s changed his mind.
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Selected Links: The Behavioral Side of the Coronavirus (Updated: March 30, 2020)
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Why a Group of Behavioural Scientists Penned an Open Letter to the U.K. Government Questioning Its Coronavirus Response
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Why Are People Ignoring Expert Warnings?—Psychological Reactance
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