Combining mechanisms of action with behavior change techniques-theory-based development of an app promoting heating energy-saving behaviors.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is an ongoing debate whether the currently used psychological interventions to motivate people to switch to more pro-environmental behavioral alternatives are effective. In the present paper the 'theory and technique tool' (TaTT) developed by the Human Behavior Change Project is used to demonstrate the theory-based development of a mobile app promoting heating energy saving behaviors.

Methods

For this purpose, from the stage model of self-regulated behavioral change (SSBC) so-called Mechanisms of Action (MoA) are derived mediating the impact of the intervention on behavioral change. The TaTT is then used for linking these MoAs systematically with evidence based 'behavior change techniques' (BCTs).

Results

In a next step, conceptual design ideas are

SUBMITTER: Brandt M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12213494 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature