Towards a theory of intentional behaviour change: Plans, planning, and self‐regulation

Sniehotta, Falko F.

doi:10.1348/135910708x389042

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“…Therefore, study results are mostly consistent with previous research demonstrating that interventions which target motivation and volition are superior to interventions targeting either motivation or volition in promoting behaviour change [24,31]. 15 Together, these findings confirm the views of Heckhausen [26] and Sniehotta [47] that behaviour change subsumes two mental stages, a motivational stage and a volitional stage. In the motivational phase, individuals weigh up the pros and cons of behaviour, and then make a decision whether or not to perform that behaviour.…”

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Using a combined motivational and volitional intervention to promote exercise and healthy dietary behaviour among undergraduates

Zhang

Cooke

2012

Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice

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Aims: This study tested the impact of combining a motivational intervention based on protection motivation theory (PMT, Rogers, 1983) plus a volitional intervention based on action planning and coping planning, as a way to promote the prevention of type 2 diabetes among UK undergraduates.Methods: Eighty-four participants were randomly assigned to either a control group or one of three experimental conditions: motivational intervention (PMT), volitional intervention (APCP), or combined motivational and volitional intervention (PMT&APCP). PMT variables, dietary and exercise behaviours were measured at three time-points over a four-week period.Results: The motivational intervention significantly changed PMT variables. The combined motivational and volitional intervention significantly decreased fat intake and increased the frequency of exercise relative to all other groups, and significantly increased the amount of fruit and vegetables consumed relative to control and volitional intervention groups.Conclusions: These results suggest that motivational intervention is effective at changing cognitions but changing behaviour requires an intervention based on both motivation and volition.3

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Using a combined motivational and volitional intervention to promote exercise and healthy dietary behaviour among undergraduates

Zhang

Cooke

2012

Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice

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“…Another possible weakness of the intervention is that it did not place emphasis on closing the intention behaviour gap 72, 73. The psychological theory underpinning the intervention, the Theory of Planned Behaviour, addresses intention to change behaviour, but not action planning and maintenance of modified behaviour.…”

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Alcohol and disadvantaged men: A feasibility trial of an intervention delivered by mobile phone

Crombie

Irvine

Falconer

et al. 2017

Drug and Alcohol Review

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Introduction and AimsDisadvantaged men suffer substantial harm from heavy drinking. This feasibility study developed and evaluated the methods for a trial of a brief intervention delivered by text messages to disadvantaged men. It aimed to test the methods for recruitment and retention, to monitor engagement with the intervention and assess the overall acceptability of study methods.Design and MethodsDisadvantaged men aged 25–44 years who had ≥2 episodes of binge drinking (≥8 units in one session) in the preceding month were recruited. Two recruitment strategies were assessed: recruitment from general practice registers and by a community outreach strategy. Theoretically and empirically based text messages were tailored to the target group.ResultsThe study recruited 67 disadvantaged men at high risk of alcohol‐related harm, exceeding the target of 60. Evaluation showed that 95% of text messages were delivered, and the men engaged enthusiastically with the intervention. Retention at follow up was 96%. Outcomes were successfully measured on all men followed up. This provided data for the sample size calculation for the full trial. Post‐study evaluation showed high levels of satisfaction with the study.Discussion and ConclusionsThis study has shown that disadvantaged men can be recruited and follow‐up data obtained in an alcohol intervention study. The study methods were acceptable to the participants. The men recruited were at high risk of alcohol‐related harms. It also clarified ways in which the recruitment strategy, the baseline questionnaire and the intervention could be improved. The full trial is currently underway. [Crombie IK, Irvine L, Falconer DW, Williams B, Ricketts IW, Jones C, Humphris G, Norrie J, Slane P, Rice P. Alcohol and disadvantaged men: A feasibility trial of an intervention delivered by mobile phone. Drug Alcohol Rev 2017;36:468‐476]

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“…However, when the outcome is behaviour, end-points that are early in the causal chain, such as knowledge and attitudes, are insufficient, as even a strong effect on these cognitive outcomes will be attenuated as they are mediated through motivational and action-oriented processes to result in behaviour (Sniehotta, 2009;Webb & Sheeran, 2006).…”

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Theories and techniques of behaviour change: Developing a cumulative science of behaviour change

Michie¹,

Johnston²

2012

Health Psychology Review

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Towards a theory of intentional behaviour change: Plans, planning, and self‐regulation

Cited by 378 publications

References 53 publications

Using a combined motivational and volitional intervention to promote exercise and healthy dietary behaviour among undergraduates

Using a combined motivational and volitional intervention to promote exercise and healthy dietary behaviour among undergraduates

Alcohol and disadvantaged men: A feasibility trial of an intervention delivered by mobile phone

Theories and techniques of behaviour change: Developing a cumulative science of behaviour change

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