Dugnad: A Behavioral View

What accounts for Norway being consistently rated the "happiest place to live in the world"? Two behavior analysts take a look at the centuries-old practice of dugnad, and explain how this unique form of community service can be understood from a behavioral perspective.  

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Carsta Simon, Ph.D.

 Agder, Norway
Dr. Simon is associate professor at the University of Agder in Norway, where she teaches a variety of courses. Her research and theoretical work focuses on operant conditioning and verbal behavior, as well as the interdisciplinary integration of behavior analysis, behavioral ecology and evolutionary theory.
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Hilde Mobekk, Ph.D.

 Oslo, Norway
Hilde Mobekk is a Ph.D. fellow at OsloMet in Norway, where she studies human choice in order to understand how individuals can change "in real life". She has an extensive background in organizational behavior management, and the interdisciplinary integration of behavior analysis and behavioral economy.
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