From intentions via planning and behavior to physical exercise habits

Changes in Dietary Behavior among Coronary and Hypertensive Patients: A Longitudinal Investigation Using the Health Action Process Approach

“…Although these studies have been generally focused on the intention-behavior gap (e.g. Fleig et al, 2013;Jones, Abraham, Harris, Schulz, & Chrispin, 2001;Reuter, Ziegelmann, Wiedemann, & Lippke, 2008;Wiedemann, Sch€ uz, Sniehotta, Scholz, & Schwarzer, 2009), a few studies have shown a relationship between maintenance self-efficacy and behavior that is similar to the one reported in this study. Carvalho, Alvarez, Barz, and Schwarzer (2015) conducted a 1-month longitudinal study on condom use among young men; their results indicate that preparatory behaviors, which constitutes a behavioral antecedent in the context of safe sexual practices comparable (to some extent) to the cognitive antecedent represented by planning, fully mediated the effect of maintenance self-efficacy on condom use.…”

“…Other studies have focused on the application of this model in patients who are affected by CVDs (e.g. Fleig et al., ; Luszczynska, ; Luszczynska & Sutton, ; Sniehotta, Scholz, & Schwarzer, , ); these studies investigate the adoption, improvement, and maintenance of physical exercise. Exercise has received a great deal of attention, most likely because patients are generally prescribed cardiac rehabilitation, which essentially consists of physical therapy, which can be easier to monitor and evaluate than other behaviors.…”

Health behaviour change theory meets falls prevention: Feasibility of a habit-based balance and strength exercise intervention for older adults

“…We note that it has potential to achieve changes in assumed psychological processes of behaviour maintenance. In particular, our quantitative results suggest that behaviour change strategies such as selfmonitoring, action planning (Fleig, Pomp, Parschau, et al, 2013;Fleig, Pomp, Schwarzer, & Lippke, 2013;Orbell &Verplanken., 2010, study 3;Judah et al, 2013), and habit formation (i.e., prompt rehearsal and repetition of behaviour in the same context; Gardner, Sheals, Wardle, & McGowan, 2014) are instrumental to promote automaticity and exercise-related self-identity. With repeated rehearsal of balance and strength exercises, participants also seemed to integrate these routines into their self-concept (Gardner, de Bruijn, & Lally, 2012).…”

“…Specifically, it appears highly feasible to conduct a larger-scale study with a focus on; a) using balance and strength exercises as a means to prevent age-related declines in mobility and autonomy, and b) opportunities to contribute to research. With regard to intervention dose, participants experienced telephonebased follow-up prompts as superfluous and suggested that these 'boosters' be provided once the main intervention is finished (Fjeldsoe, Neuhaus, Winkler, & Eakin, 2011;Fleig, Pomp, Parschau, et al, 2013;.…”

Habitual instigation and habitual execution: Definition, measurement, and effects on behaviour frequency

“…Although the authors did not employ the originally formulated SRHI for comparison, these findings suggest that the characteristic effects of habit on action frequency typically shown by the SRHI (Gardner, de Bruijn, & Lally, 2011) may be attributable to habitual instigation. Similarly, detailed planning of how, where, and when to implement (i.e., instigate) action can enhance SRHI scores (Fleig et al, 2013;Orbell & Verplanken, 2010). Understanding previous findings depends on knowing which manifestation is captured by the SRHI.…”