“Survey on Barriers and Facilitators for Effective Giving and Pledging” by MIK

As a Psychology and Behavioural Sciences MSc student, I care about deepening the understanding of the underlying psychological and behavioural factors that facilitate and hinder altruism and pro-social behaviour. I am particularly interested in questions like: What makes people care about a certain global issue or cause? What drives people to engage in altruistic behaviours? What incentives and barriers exist for effective giving and pledging? By seeking and applying answers to these questions, I hope to make a meaningful impact. In line with Giving What We Can (GWWC)'s desire to make their work more evidence-based, we are conducting a study to better understand how to encourage more people around the world to donate to highly effective charities. We recognize that giving and pledging are not always the best ways for everyone to have an impact and that various factors can either facilitate or hinder effective giving and pledging. Therefore [...] --- First published: July 31st, 2024 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/EY3MDdjkfy8njaL2w/survey-on-barriers-and-facilitators-for-effective-giving-and --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.