Sample Work
My research
CIVIC TRUST
Politricks & Election Misinformation
A gamified inoculation intervention improved misinformation detection by up to 20%.
31k+ users
Online & Field Experiment
FINANCE
Warm Handoffs
Behavioral studies doubling engagement with financial products among marginalized communities using culturally tailored messaging.
Framing
Field Experiment
MOBILITY
Sustainable Fresh Starts
Santa Monica RCT reduced additional household vehicles and boosted sustainable mode use via high incentives.
Nudge
Policy
Selected Publications
Politricks: Teaching political tricks and discernment through active and passive tools
Hopkins, S. A. M., Rayburn-Reeves, R. M., Lindemans, J. W., O’Gorman, K. C., Vandewalker, I. A., Luebeck, C. A., & Sherlock, J. J. (2025)
PNAS Nexus
Hopkins, S. A. M., Rayburn-Reeves, R. M., Lindemans, J. W., O’Gorman, K. C., Vandewalker, I. A., Luebeck, C. A., & Sherlock, J. J. (2025)
PNAS Nexus
Unmasking Conspiracy Theorists: Personality Differences and Recruitment Challenges in Online Environments
Hopkins, S., & Ariely, D. (2025)
OSF
Hopkins, S., & Ariely, D. (2025)
OSF
When the Rubber Meets the Road: Environmental Framing Shifts Minds, But Financial Frames, Pain of Payment, and Friction Reduction Shifts Behavior
Sherlock, J., Hopkins, S., Daly, M., Powell, O., & Szczesiul, A. (2025)
SSRN
Sherlock, J., Hopkins, S., Daly, M., Powell, O., & Szczesiul, A. (2025)
SSRN
Warm Handoffs in the Financial Industry: Increasing Financial Access for People of Color
Hopkins, S., Shah, K., & Beasley, M. (2025)
PsyArXiv
Hopkins, S., Shah, K., & Beasley, M. (2025)
PsyArXiv
Who Should Communicate About Elections: Election Officials as Our Election Messengers
Sherlock, J., Hopkins, S., & Moore, D.
Sherlock, J., Hopkins, S., & Moore, D.
Selected Popular Press
Why gratitude and support are the missing pieces in workplace well-being
Employee Benefits News (Apr 10, 2025) — Hopkins, S. & Shah, K.
Employee Benefits News (Apr 10, 2025) — Hopkins, S. & Shah, K.
4 Ways to Help Folks Grapple with Retirement (While It Still Makes a Difference)
The Financial Brand (Apr 1, 2025) — Tatman, T., Hopkins, S., Dorrance, J., & Shah, K.
The Financial Brand (Apr 1, 2025) — Tatman, T., Hopkins, S., Dorrance, J., & Shah, K.
These behavioral science strategies can help financial providers bridge the racial wealth gap
TriplePundit (Dec 12, 2024) — Shah, K. & Hopkins, S.
TriplePundit (Dec 12, 2024) — Shah, K. & Hopkins, S.
The making of an expert: The joy factor
BehavioralEconomics.com (Mar 21, 2024) — Hopkins, S., Fox, K., Castro Cosio, T., & Frech La Rosa, H.
BehavioralEconomics.com (Mar 21, 2024) — Hopkins, S., Fox, K., Castro Cosio, T., & Frech La Rosa, H.
How to depolarize ourselves: Communication and understanding across cultures
BehavioralEconomics.com (Mar 3, 2023) — Hopkins, S. & Ricks, S.
BehavioralEconomics.com (Mar 3, 2023) — Hopkins, S. & Ricks, S.