Table 1 Key features and adaptations of study designs in Cohn and the current research.
Cohn | The current research | |
|---|---|---|
Online experiment 1 | ||
Samples | The US, The UK, and Poland | China |
Number of samples | 2,525 (n = 829 in the UK, n = 809 in Poland, and n = 887 in the US) | 1,052 |
Lost-wallet scenario | Same | Same |
Psychological factors | Altruistic concerns, theft aversion | Altruistic concerns, theft aversion; Additional measures on scam suspicion and civic responsibility |
Civic honesty measurement | Reporting intention | Reporting intention |
Online experiment 2 | ||
Samples | N/A | Over twenty cities in China |
Number of samples | N/A | 1,670 |
Interventions | N/A | Four behavioral interventions |
Field experiment | ||
Samples | Eight cities in China | Two most populous cities in China (Shanghai and Beijing) |
Number of samples | 400 | 660 |
Interventions | N/A | Four behavioral interventions |
Wallet drop-off procedure | Same | Same |
Drop-off locations | Societal institutions | Societal institutions |
Civic honesty measurement | Email response | Phone call initiated on Wechat |
Wallet | Transparent in color | Transparent in color |
Contact means | Email on a business card | WeChat on a QR code sticker |
