APS

2023 APS Annual Convention

The Effects of Norm Information on Motivation: Evidence from Three Field Experiments

Sunday, May 28, 2023 · Washington, DC

Oral · Social

Across three field experiments, we show how norm comparison information affects behavior and well-being. This research addresses both the psychological processing of norm information and the social welfare implications of these interventions in critical contexts of energy conservation, physician care, and academic performance.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Ilana BrodyChair
    University of California, Los Angeles
  • Jon BogardDiscussant
    Washington University in St. Louis

Presentations

  1. Emphasizing Those like Me or Near Me? Assessing Which Norm Referents Best Promote Energy Conservation in the FieldAngela Xiao
  2. When Peer Comparison Information Harms Physician Well-BeingJoseph Reiff
  3. Delivering Comparison Information to Teachers Increases Goal Pursuit for StudentsIlana Brody