Table 3 Frequencies of behaviour change techniques that were used in the interventions
Technique | Self-efficacy (k = 61 comparisons) | Physical activity (k = 42 comparisons) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
N | % | N | % | |
5. Goal setting (behaviour) | 48 | 78.7% | 34 | 81% |
16. Prompt self-monitoring of behaviour | 45 | 73.8% | 29 | 69% |
26. Prompt practice | 42 | 68.9% | 27 | 64.3% |
8. Barrier Identification/Problem solving | 39 | 63.9% | 24 | 57.1% |
35. Relapse prevention/coping planning | 38 | 62.3% | 25 | 59.5% |
21. Provide instruction on how to perform the behaviour | 37 | 60.7% | 22 | 52.4% |
29. Plan social support/social change | 34 | 55.7% | 21 | 50% |
1. Provide information on consequences of behaviour in general | 33 | 54.1% | 20 | 47.6% |
2. Provide information on consequences of behaviour for the individual | 30 | 49.2% | 16 | 38.1% |
9. Set graded tasks | 28 | 45.9% | 17 | 40.5% |
10. Prompt review of behavioural goals | 26 | 42.6% | 14 | 33.3% |
38. Time management | 26 | 42.6% | 16 | 38.1% |
6. Goal Setting (outcome) | 23 | 37.7% | 12 | 28.6% |
12. Prompt rewards contingent on effort or progress towards behaviour | 23 | 37.7% | 11 | 26.2% |
19. Provide feedback on performance | 23 | 37.7% | 11 | 26.2% |
33. Prompt self-talk | 22 | 36.1% | 11 | 26.2% |
36. Stress Management/emotional control training | 22 | 36.1% | 12 | 28.6% |
13. Provide rewards contingent on successful behaviour | 19 | 31.1% | 9 | 21.4% |
23. Teach to use prompts/cues | 18 | 29.5% | 7 | 16.7% |
25. Agree behavioural contract | 17 | 27.9% | 5 | 11.9% |
7. Action planning | 12 | 19.7% | 7 | 16.7% |
22. Model/demonstrate the behaviour | 10 | 16.4% | 9 | 21.4% |
28. Facilitate social comparison | 7 | 11.5% | 6 | 14.3% |
20. Provide information on where and when to perform the behaviour | 4 | 6.6% | 4 | 9.5% |
37. Motivational interviewing | 4 | 6.6% | 3 | 7.1% |
15. Prompting generalisation of a target behaviour | 3 | 4.9% | 3 | 7.1% |
17. Prompt self-monitoring of behavioural outcome | 2 | 3.3% | 2 | 4.8% |
27. Use of follow up prompts | 2 | 3.3% | 1 | 2.4% |
11. Prompt review of outcome goals | 1 | 1.6% | 1 | 2.4% |
18. Prompting focus on past success | 1 | 1.6% | 0 | 0% |
24. Environmental restructuring | 1 | 1.6% | 0 | 0% |
39. General communication skills training | 1 | 1.6% | 1 | 2.4% |
3. Provide information about others’ approval | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
4. Provide normative information about others’ behaviour | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
14. Shaping | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
30. Prompt identification as role model/position advocate | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
31. Prompt anticipated regret | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
32. Fear arousal | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
34. Prompt use of imagery | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
40. Stimulate anticipation of future rewards | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |