Authors: Pascoe, L., Wells, L., Esina, E., & Phung, N.

Date: October 2022

What is a nudge and how does it relate to engaging and mobilizing men for violence prevention and gender and social equality? This review synthesizes available evidence on the nudge approach, an emergent and promising approach for creating prosocial change. It covers how nudges are defined, where and how they have been implemented, evidence of impact, strengths, gaps, and lessons learned, and wraps up with a summary of key types of nudges that show promise for engaging and mobilizing men to prevent violence and advance gender equality, diversity, justice, and inclusion. For more information on other approaches, review FAQs on the 9 promising approaches for practitioners engaging men in violence prevention and gender equality.