Behavioral Economics, Motivating Psycho-Education Improvements: A Mobile Technology Initiative in South Africa.

作者: Alexandra Mary Forsythe , Catherine Venter

DOI: 10.3389/FPSYG.2019.01560

关键词: Applied psychologyIncentivePsycho educationHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)Financial incentivesMindfulnessPsychologyMental healthMobile technologyBehavioral economics

摘要: Here we report on a health behavioural support project, using incentivised behaviour mobile platform through M4JAM. This was proof of concept study to further developments, more specifically targeted at the management Tuberculosis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus. The reported here examines impact financial rewards app towards improving mental outcomes in South Africa. 136 participants were recruited from database dichotomized into self-determined heteronomous groups based self-report scores. Overall findings highlighted that personal incentives have role motivating individuals with higher levels self-determinate motivation. are discussed light usefulness an incentivized real-world practice encourage improvements low middle-income countries.

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