2016
DOI: 10.1007/s11606-016-3627-0
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Individual Versus Team-Based Financial Incentives to Increase Physical Activity: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: More than half of adults in the United States do not attain the minimum recommended level of physical activity to achieve health benefits. The optimal design of financial incentives to promote physical activity is unknown. OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of individual versus team-based financial incentives to increase physical activity. DESIGN: Randomized, controlled trial comparing three interventions to control. PARTICIPANTS: Three hundred and four adult employees from an organization in … Show more

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“…First, a key element of our study design was the use of loss aversion, a principle from behavioral economics 13, 17, 18, 19, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34. Most previous financial incentive‐based physical activity interventions have used gain‐framed incentives16, 39, 40, 41—individuals earn a reward after the behavior is achieved.…”
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“…First, a key element of our study design was the use of loss aversion, a principle from behavioral economics 13, 17, 18, 19, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34. Most previous financial incentive‐based physical activity interventions have used gain‐framed incentives16, 39, 40, 41—individuals earn a reward after the behavior is achieved.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The study was conducted using Way to Health, a research technology platform at the University of Pennsylvania used previously for physical activity interventions 17, 18, 19, 22. Patients used the study website to create an account, provide informed consent online, and completed baseline eligibility surveys and the MacNew heart disease quality of life questionnaire 23, 24.…”
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