Do Combinations of Behavior Change Techniques That Occur Frequently in Interventions Reflect Underlying Theory?

CONCLUSIONS: It is possible to identify groups of BCTs frequently used together in interventions. Experts made shared inferences about behavior change theory underlying these BCT groups, suggesting that it may be possible to propose a theoretical basis for interventions where authors do not explicitly put forward a theory. These results advance our understanding of theory use in multicomponent interventions and build the evidence base for further understanding theory-based intervention development and evaluation.
PMID: 32959875 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Annals of Behavioral Medicine - September 21, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Bohlen LC, Michie S, de Bruin M, Rothman AJ, Kelly MP, Groarke HNK, Carey RN, Hale J, Johnston M Tags: Ann Behav Med Source Type: research