A behavioral economics analysis of the participation in early childhood development social programs promoted by civil societies in Mexico.

ABSTRACT: Based on a behavioral economics (BE) approach, we analyzed the decision to participate in an early childhood development (ECD) program implemented in Mexico by a non-governmental organization. We conducted a literature review and a qualitative study of four localities participating in the ECD program. Situated in the state of Oaxaca, these communities are characterized by high and very high levels of social marginalization. From May 20 to 30, 2019, we collected primary data through semi-structured interviews (n = 30) and focus groups (n = 7) with a total of 61 informants (51 women and 10 men). We then performed an inductive systematic analysis of the data to identify documented cognitive bias associated with the decisions of individuals to participate and remain in or abandon social progra

SUBMITTER: Servan-Mori E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8967024 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature