Reducing Bedtime Procrastination with MCII (RCT)
PP452 — Applying Behavioural Economics for Social Impact (Dec 2023)
Design
Randomized, phase-in (2 weeks)
Sample
46 students (UG + PG)
Intervention
MCII training sessions (+ if-then routine)
Outcomes
BPS, media minutes, bedtime gap, satisfaction
Summary
We ran a randomized evaluation at LSE to test whether Mental Contrasting with Implementation Intentions (MCII) can reduce digital-media-induced bedtime procrastination. Participants in the treatment arm received MCII training; controls were phased in later.
Team
Meher Bano · Mikayla Boginsky · Sanjana Meka · Hamid Ostadi · Phoebe Roberts