Physiological Self-Tracking Makes People More Likely to Donate Organs
by Samah Kochhar, Chi Hoang, Gemma Calvert and Sharon Ng
Key takeaways:
- Tracking physical stats through devices like Fitbit or Apple Health can make individuals more receptive to the idea of organ donation
- Monitoring one’s body helps people perceive their body as separate from their identity, easing worries about losing a part of themselves through donation
- Younger individuals, women and those with religious beliefs are particularly inclined to view their body as distinct from their sense of self, making them more receptive audience for promoting organ donation
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