Behavior Change for Good Initiative

@BehaviorChange

@Wharton @Penn Initiative led by @katy_milkman & @angeladuckw unites star #BehavioralScientists with organizations to advance the science of behavior change

University of Pennsylvania

Joined June 2018

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Behavior Change for Good Initiative@BehaviorChange · Jul 24

In a new article by Jiabi Wang & Team Scientist @ayeletfishbach, they find helping people connect their goals can increase motivation. When people linked a health goal (like exercising more) to a financial one, they expressed more motivation to pursue it. bit.ly/44KGaze

BehaviorChange's tweet image. In a new article by Jiabi Wang &amp; Team Scientist @ayeletfishbach, they find helping people connect their goals can increase motivation. When people linked a health goal (like exercising more) to a financial one, they expressed more motivation to pursue it. bit.ly/44KGaze

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Behavior Change for Good Initiative@BehaviorChange · Jul 22

In an opinion guest essay @nytimes, Team Scientist Emily Falk @falklab explores the science of doomscrolling, and shares how reframing goals to be both immediately rewarding and aligned with long-term values can help people make healthier choices. nyti.ms/46MS7Hc

BehaviorChange's tweet card. Making decisions that align long-term goals and short-term rewards is challenging, but it can lead to better choices and richer lives.

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Behavior Change for Good Initiative@BehaviorChange · Jul 10

A recent study by Wharton PhD student Sophia Pink, Co-Director @katy_milkman, Team Scientists @erika_kirgios @edwardhchang, & co-authors found that telling women they’re less likely than men to apply for leadership roles led to a 29% rise in applications from women…

BehaviorChange's tweet image. A recent study by Wharton PhD student Sophia Pink, Co-Director @katy_milkman, Team Scientists @erika_kirgios @edwardhchang, &amp; co-authors found that telling women they’re less likely than men to apply for leadership roles led to a 29% rise in applications from women…

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Roman Family Center for Decision Research@CDR_Booth · Jul 24

To celebrate our Richard Thaler @R_Thaler’s retirement, the @BehaviorChange team invited scientists to share their favorite stories & photos with him. Thank you, Richard, for showing how a small #nudge can make a big difference! 👉bcfg.substack.com/p/honoring-ric…

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Behavior Change for Good Initiative@BehaviorChange · Jul 23

We're celebrating the remarkable career of Richard Thaler with a special edition of our newsletter. Thank you, @R_Thaler, for your incredible impact on BCFG, our field, and the world. And thank you to everyone who contributed to this tribute! Read here: bit.ly/3IAxPa5

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Katy Milkman@katy_milkman · Jul 23

Earlier this month, @BehaviorChange Team Scientist @R_Thaler formally retired from @UChicago. He’s promised us that his retirement is purely a formality and he will keep doing all the same things: writing great books, attending conferences, picking the wine we drink at said…

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Behavior Change for Good Initiative@BehaviorChange · Jul 17

Team Scientist podcast roundup: @ZekeEmanuel on @planetmoney n.pr/4kEt4cR @OS_Mitchell on @whartonknows whr.tn/3IPmhzu @ethan_kross on @HiddenBrain bit.ly/3IvqgBq

BehaviorChange's tweet card. Do you feel like you control your emotions, or do your emotions control you? What scientists call “emotion regulation” turns out to be one of the most important life skills we can possess. It’s...

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Behavior Change for Good Initiative@BehaviorChange · Jul 15

Co-Director @angeladuckw recently delivered the commencement address @BatesCollege, sharing how changing one’s environment can help people stick to their goals: "Successful people...rarely rely on inner fortitude to resist temptations." Watch here: bit.ly/4lEjPKH

BehaviorChange's tweet image. Co-Director @angeladuckw recently delivered the commencement address @BatesCollege, sharing how changing one’s environment can help people stick to their goals: "Successful people...rarely rely on inner fortitude to resist temptations."

Watch here: bit.ly/4lEjPKH

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Behavior Change for Good Initiative@BehaviorChange · Jul 8

In a recent article, BCFG Distinguished Senior Fellow @shlomobenartzi argues that policymakers should increase access to holistic financial advice–not just advice on investing, but also savings, debt, and insurance–especially for lower-income households. bit.ly/3Zl326E

BehaviorChange's tweet image. In a recent article, BCFG Distinguished Senior Fellow @shlomobenartzi argues that policymakers should increase access to holistic financial advice–not just advice on investing, but also savings, debt, and insurance–especially for lower-income households.
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Behavior Change for Good Initiative@BehaviorChange · Jul 3

Directions of Polarization, Social Norms, and Trust in Societies—a workshop organized by Team Scientist @DG_Rand, BCFG collaborator @eugen_dimant & colleagues—is now accepting abstracts for talks and posters. Submit by July 14: sites.google.com/view/polarizat…

BehaviorChange's tweet image. Directions of Polarization, Social Norms, and Trust in Societies—a workshop organized by Team Scientist @DG_Rand, BCFG collaborator @eugen_dimant &amp; colleagues—is now accepting abstracts for talks and posters. Submit by July 14: sites.google.com/view/polarizat…

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Behavior Change for Good Initiative@BehaviorChange · Jul 1

Learn more about @rkratner, a Professor of Marketing and Team Scientist whose research explores why consumers can make decisions that aren’t always in their best interest. Visit her website here: bit.ly/4j7iSbT

BehaviorChange's tweet image. Learn more about @rkratner, a Professor of Marketing and Team Scientist whose research explores why consumers can make decisions that aren’t always in their best interest. Visit her website here: bit.ly/4j7iSbT

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Behavior Change for Good Initiative@BehaviorChange · Jun 26

The @NewYorker featured Team Scientist Jens Ludwig’s new book, “Unforgiving Places”, in a review by @Gladwell. The book explores the causes of gun violence, and how behavioral science insights can help prevent it. Read the review: bit.ly/3G7nLUZ

BehaviorChange's tweet card. A Chicago criminologist challenges our assumptions about why most shootings happen—and what really makes a city safe.

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Behavior Change for Good Initiative@BehaviorChange · Jun 24

In a recent JEP:G study, Team Scientist @jayvanbavel & William Brady found that people are more likely to share political posts containing strong emotional appeals tied to moral values. However, doing so can make them appear more partisan and less open to other viewpoints. Read…

BehaviorChange's tweet image. In a recent JEP:G study, Team Scientist @jayvanbavel &amp; William Brady found that people are more likely to share political posts containing strong emotional appeals tied to moral values. However, doing so can make them appear more partisan and less open to other viewpoints. Read…

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Behavior Change for Good Initiative@BehaviorChange · Jun 19

Team scientist podcast roundup: @Katy_Milkman on @whartonknows whr.tn/42ztvPz @NAChristakis on Inside AI spoti.fi/4dmKpom @LaurieSantos on Love Factually by @EliJFinkel spoti.fi/4dqzBWz

BehaviorChange's tweet card. Wharton professor Katy Milkman explains why people put off saving for retirement.

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Behavior Change for Good Initiative@BehaviorChange · Jun 17

How should AI reshape labor markets? Team Scientist @m_sendhil argues that instead of designing AI to replace human work, we should focus on using it to enhance human capabilities. Read more in this @WSJ article: on.wsj.com/42S9NxM

BehaviorChange's tweet image. How should AI reshape labor markets? Team Scientist @m_sendhil argues that instead of designing AI to replace human work, we should focus on using it to enhance human capabilities. Read more in this @WSJ article: on.wsj.com/42S9NxM

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Behavior Change for Good Initiative@BehaviorChange · Jun 12

New research from Team Scientist @OS_Mitchell shows that adults’ financial literacy tends to decline with age, regardless of their education level. Read more in this @whartonknows article: whr.tn/42AF4Fl

BehaviorChange's tweet card. A new study reveals an alarming drop in financial and health literacy levels for older men and women over the span of 12 years.

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Behavior Change for Good Initiative@BehaviorChange · Jun 10

🚨 New Book Alert: Algorithmic Harm Team Scientist @CassSunstein & co-author Oren Bar-Gill identify ways in which AI could harm consumers through exploiting decision-making biases & explore policy responses that could reduce future risk. Order here: amzn.to/3YANoUn

BehaviorChange's tweet image. 🚨 New Book Alert: Algorithmic Harm

Team Scientist @CassSunstein &amp; co-author Oren Bar-Gill identify ways in which AI could harm consumers through exploiting decision-making biases &amp; explore policy responses that could reduce future risk.

Order here: amzn.to/3YANoUn

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Behavior Change for Good Initiative@BehaviorChange · Jun 5

A recent paper by Team Scientists Greg Walton, Carol Dweck, & collaborators finds that teaching children a “strategic mindset”—the habit of asking themselves questions like “What can I try to be better at this?”—boosts their ability to delay gratification: bit.ly/42XzLRq

BehaviorChange's tweet image. A recent paper by Team Scientists Greg Walton, Carol Dweck, &amp; collaborators finds that teaching children a “strategic mindset”—the habit of asking themselves questions like “What can I try to be better at this?”—boosts their ability to delay gratification: bit.ly/42XzLRq

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Behavior Change for Good Initiative@BehaviorChange · Jun 3

The @ssrc_org’s Mercury Project supported BCFG and 17 other research teams in testing interventions to promote vaccination uptake & other health behaviors. Check out their summary of our findings here: bit.ly/3SxOEUz Read our full megastudy in @Nature here:…

BehaviorChange's tweet image. The @ssrc_org’s Mercury Project supported BCFG and 17 other research teams in testing interventions to promote vaccination uptake &amp; other health behaviors. Check out their summary of our findings here: bit.ly/3SxOEUz

Read our full megastudy in @Nature here:…

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Behavior Change for Good Initiative@BehaviorChange · May 29

ICYMI: The second keynote of @PennCHIBE’s Spring Research Seminar Series, the event featuring Harvard Professor Raj Chetty and co-hosted by @katy_milkman & Atheendar Venkataramani is now available on our YouTube channel! Watch it here: bit.ly/4kgDjnE

BehaviorChange's tweet image. ICYMI: The second keynote of @PennCHIBE’s Spring Research Seminar Series, the event featuring Harvard Professor Raj Chetty and co-hosted by @katy_milkman &amp; Atheendar Venkataramani is now available on our YouTube channel! Watch it here: bit.ly/4kgDjnE

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