Thinking about and deciding to be an organ donor: An experimental analysis

•Two lab-in-the-field experiments on the decision to become an organ donor.•Stimulating reflection on organ donation reduces reported registrations as donors.•A commitment nudge does not increase the willingness to become an organ donor.•A commitment nudge reduces procrastination reasons for not bec...

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Published in:Social science & medicine (1982) 2020-11, Vol.265, p.113504-30, Article 113504
Main Authors: Buffat, Justin, Goette, Lorenz, Grassi, Simona
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological organs
Blood & organ donations
Donations
Donors
Humans
Organ donation
Registration
Tissue and Organ Procurement
Tissue Donors
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Summary:•Two lab-in-the-field experiments on the decision to become an organ donor.•Stimulating reflection on organ donation reduces reported registrations as donors.•A commitment nudge does not increase the willingness to become an organ donor.•A commitment nudge reduces procrastination reasons for not becoming a donor.
ISSN:0277-9536
1873-5347
DOI:10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.113504