Breanna Wright

Research Fellow, BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute Breanna.Wright@monash.edu

Biography

Breanna’s research interests focus primarily on understanding behavioural drivers in a range of different contexts, from reporting animal disease to healthy dining choices, social inclusion and health behaviours. Using quantitative and qualitative research techniques, she has investigated the motivators and barriers to specific behaviours; for example, speaking up about your healthcare or doctors seeking a second opinion.

articles

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Super funds are using ‘nudges’ to help you make financial decisions. How do they work?

Nudge theory is used in many sectors, but can be particularly helpful in getting people to actively engage in decisions affecting their savings and investments.

Politics and society

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The seven steps needed to scale new heights

To move the needle on society’s big challenges, we need to scale up programs that work so that they can make an impact. But how can we scale better?

Business

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How to boost support for the use of psychedelic medicines

Now that the TGA approved promising medicines, it’s important we get the rollout right to ensure those suffering have access to what could be an important ingredient in solving the mental health crisis.

Politics and society

Life after lockdown

Old behaviours die hard, but as restrictions ease, there are things we can do to maintain those good routines established in lockdown.

Politics and society

The faster way forward

There are a few things we should do in Victoria to ensure the number of people getting tested for COVID-19 remains high.

Politics and society

Getting the most out of telehealth

COVID-19 has meant conducting business online or over the phone has become the norm, and health consultations are no exception.

Technology