Arbeitspapier
Experimental and non-experimental evidence on limited attention and present bias at the gym
We show that limited attention and present bias contribute to low levels of exercise. First, in a large randomized experiment, we find that email reminders increase gym visits by 13 % and that they benefit nearly all types of individuals. Limited attention can explain these effects. Second, using a novel dataset, we find that many bookings for gym classes are canceled, and that bookings are made even for classes that never have a waiting list. Comparing these findings to the predictions of a dynamic discrete choice model, we conclude that many gym members use bookings to commit themselves to future attendance.
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Englisch
- Bibliographic citation
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Series: ZEW Discussion Papers ; No. 18-041
- Classification
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Wirtschaft
Field Experiments
Micro-Based Behavioral Economics: Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making‡
Health Behavior
- Subject
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health behavior
randomized experiment
reminders
nudging
habit formation
limited attention
time inconsistency
- Event
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Geistige Schöpfung
- (who)
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Muller, Paul
Habla, Wolfgang
- Event
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Veröffentlichung
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Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung (ZEW)
- (where)
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Mannheim
- (when)
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2018
- Handle
- Last update
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10.03.2025, 11:43 AM CET
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Object type
- Arbeitspapier
Associated
- Muller, Paul
- Habla, Wolfgang
- Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung (ZEW)
Time of origin
- 2018
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