Ask users to make a commitment to themselves to drive engagement
Overview
Business Outcome
Retention Rate
Increase retention rates users who use the feature indicate its value in promoting ongoing engagement and retention within the app.
User Satisfaction
Positive feedback suggests that users perceive the feature as valuable and effective in supporting their goal-setting efforts.
Behavioral Outcome
Long-lasting, sustainable Behavioral Change
Improvements in habits, productivity, or overall well-being. Monitoring changes in user behavior over time provides insight into the effectiveness of the feature in driving meaningful behavior change.
The Behavioral Science
Commitment Device
By asking users to sign a contract to themselves, Fabulous is leveraging the commitment and consistency principle to encourage users to adhere to their stated goals or behaviors.
The act of signing through a fingerprint, the contract creates a psychological commitment, making users more likely to follow through with their intentions to achieve their desired outcomes.
Additionally, the visible reminder of the contract serves as a constant reinforcement of their commitment, further reinforcing their motivation to stay on track with their goals.
How It Works
Commitment Device
A commitment device is a strategy or tool designed to help individuals commit to a specific goal or behavior. In this scenario, Fabulous employs a commitment device by asking users to sign a contract to themselves, committing to certain behaviors or goals related to self-improvement or personal development.
Commitment and Consistency
The principle of commitment and consistency is based on the idea that individuals have a strong desire to maintain consistency between their beliefs, attitudes, and actions. Once someone commits, they are more likely to follow through with it to maintain alignment with their self-image as someone who is committed and consistent.
How It Might Backfire
Feelings of Failure and Increased Stress and Pressure
If users struggle to meet the commitments outlined in their contract, they may experience feelings of failure or inadequacy. Seeing their unmet goals prominently displayed within the app could exacerbate these negative emotions and discourage continued engagement with the platform.
Privacy Concerns
Users may have concerns about the privacy and security of their personal goals and commitments, especially if the contract is stored within the app's database. Fear of their information being accessed or shared without their consent can deter users from fully engaging with the feature.
How To Test
A/B Test
In condition A, the pre-commitment contract feature is used for setting goals, and in condition B, the contract feature is absent. Check for user engagement and retention metrics.
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