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Field
Abstract
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Before
This study investigates how financial and prosocial incentives affect the walking behavior of citizens. In particular, we focus on whether they are able to choose the incentive that is more effective in increasing their own number of walking steps. In addition to a control group, our field experiment has three treatment groups: two groups that are assigned to a mandatory program with either monetary or prosocial incentives, and one group that is allowed to choose which program to participate in. Our analysis reveals how effectively self-selection works.
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After
This study investigates how financial and prosocial incentives affect the walking behavior of citizens. In particular, we focus on whether they can self-select the incentive that is more effective in increasing their own number of walking steps. In addition to a control group, our field experiment has three treatment groups: two groups that are assigned to a mandatory program with either monetary or prosocial incentives, and one group that is allowed to choose which program to participate in. Our analysis reveals how effectively self-selection works.
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Field
Experimental Design (Public)
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Before
In January 2024, we recruit experimental participants via email from residents in Japan. We obtain their opt-in consent for participation and use of the walking step data recorded in the app, and ask them to complete a questionnaire survey on their socioeconomic characteristics, physical activity habits, subjective health status, donation experience, etc.
We set a one-week treatment period (February 19-25). We communicate the information about the assigned group by e-mail before the treatment period and during the treatment period.
In March 2024, we ask the participants to complete another questionnaire survey on physical activity habits, subjective health status, etc.
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After
In January 2024, we recruit experimental participants via email from residents in Japan. We obtain their opt-in consent for participation and use of the walking step data recorded in the smartphone app, and ask them to complete a questionnaire survey on their socioeconomic characteristics, physical activity habits, subjective health status, donation experience, etc.
We set a one-week treatment period (February 19-25). We communicate the information about the assigned group by e-mail before the treatment period and during the treatment period.
In March 2024, we ask the participants to complete another questionnaire survey on physical activity habits, subjective health status, etc.
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