Links Between Behavior Change Techniques and Mechanisms of Action: An Expert Consensus Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the mechanisms through which behavior change techniques (BCTs) can modify behavior is important for the development and evaluation of effective behavioral interventions. To advance the field, we require a shared knowledge of the mechanisms of action (MoAs) through which BCTs may operate when influencing behavior.

Purpose

To elicit expert consensus on links between BCTs and MoAs.

Methods

In a modified Nominal Group Technique study, 105 international behavior change experts rated, discussed, and rerated links between 61 frequently used BCTs and 26 MoAs. The criterion for consensus was that at least 80 per cent of experts reached agreement about a link. Heat maps were used to present the data relating to all possible links.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Connell LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6636885 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature