BIS Hanoi Student has COVID-19 Behavioural Research Published in an International Academic Journal

Gia Han’s research, titled ‘A Behavioural Perspective on Vietnam's Corporate Safety Measures and Nudges in COVID-19’ explores the application of using ‘behavioural nudges’ to increase workplace safety compliance in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In her Economics lessons at BIS Hanoi, Gia Han learnt how behavioural nudges can shape individual actions in the market. Intrigued by this concept, she conducted her own research to explore how behavioural nudges have also been proven to tackle the irrational biases which can threaten an individual’s safety during pandemics.

At a time when Hanoi was beginning to ease its COVID-19 restrictions, Gia Han quickly understood the relevance and value in exploring this concept further.

“With companies shifting back to physical workplaces, I realised the timely importance of applying behavioural nudges to corporate settings,” explains Gia Han.

Gia Han spent five months researching and writing the paper - balancing the significant workload of individual research with her school work and class deadlines. She describes the most challenging aspect of her research as identifying a lack of correlation between certain variables. However, undeterred, Gia Han was able to understand her findings by viewing them within the context of Vietnam’s uniquely complex COVID-19 pandemic.

The resulting research paper diverges from existing literature on the subject, adding valuable insight to this field of study. Certainly Gia Han has more than achieved her aim of providing a foundation for further exploration of this topic.

Gia Han has always been a standout student in the BIS Hanoi community and is a keen participant in non-academic activities such as the UNICEF Ambassadors and the Debate Club. This research publication demonstrates her academic excellence, while her response when asked about her accomplishments demonstrates her grounded outlook:

“I am immensely thankful and grateful for the support I have received,” says Gia Han. “I was able to learn from my mistakes, grow during the process, and I hope to be able to continue pursuing my passion for research and make an impact on the community.”

A huge congratulations to Gia Han from everyone at BIS Hanoi for her outstanding effort and achievement.