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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Societal Interventions

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  • Behavioral interventions are crucial for societal challenges.
  • Nudging interventions have gained popularity but require a strong behavioral science foundation.
  • Understanding goal-directed inferential processes is key to effective nudging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a framework for nudging interventions based on goal-directed inferential processes.
  • To develop and test nudging interventions targeting context-relevant cognitive inferences.
  • To promote pro-environmental actions and adherence to COVID-19 guidelines.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a framework for inference nudging interventions.
  • Conducted two online studies to test interventions for energy conservation and social distancing.
  • Performed a field experiment to assess hand disinfection rates.

Main Results:

  • Inference nudging interventions effectively increased energy conservation.
  • Interventions successfully promoted social distancing behaviors during the COVID-19 crisis.
  • A field experiment demonstrated increased hand disinfection rates.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed framework provides effective inference nudging interventions.
  • Targeting cognitive inferences is a powerful strategy for behavior change.
  • State-of-the-art behavioral science insights are vital for designing effective interventions.