Small sustainable monetary donation-based incentives to promote physical activity: A randomized controlled trial.

Omar GalárragaLauren Connell BohlenShira I DunsigerHarold H LeeJessica A EmersonHolly K BoyleKelley StrohackerDavid M Williams

Published in: Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association (2019)

These promising findings provide early support for small monetary incentives and charitable donations for promoting PA in community settings. Further research on the efficacy of using financially sustainable incentive programs, including charitable donations, for PA through community organizations (e.g., YMCAs) seems warranted. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

physical activity
mental health
healthcare
smoking cessation
public health
body mass index
emergency department
adverse drug
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
electronic health record