Bridging the Intention-Behavior Gap? The Effect of Plan-Making Prompts on Job Search and Employment
American Economic Journal: Applied Economics
vol. 11,
no. 2, April 2019
(pp. 284-301)
Abstract
The paper tests the effects of plan making on job search and employment. In a field experiment with unemployed youths, participants who complete a detailed job search plan increase the number of job applications submitted (by 15 percent) but not the time spent searching, consistent with intention-behavior gaps observed at baseline. Job seekers in the plan-making group diversify their search strategy and use more formal search channels. This greater search efficiency and effectiveness translate into more job offers (30 percent) and employment (26 percent). Weekly reminders and peer support sub-treatments do not improve the impacts of plan making.Citation
Abel, Martin, Rulof Burger, Eliana Carranza, and Patrizio Piraino. 2019. "Bridging the Intention-Behavior Gap? The Effect of Plan-Making Prompts on Job Search and Employment." American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 11 (2): 284-301. DOI: 10.1257/app.20170566Additional Materials
JEL Classification
- C93 Field Experiments
- D91 Micro-Based Behavioral Economics: Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making
- J64 Unemployment: Models, Duration, Incidence, and Job Search
- J68 Mobility, Unemployment, and Vacancies: Public Policy
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