Behaviour change strategies for internet, pornography and gaming addiction: A taxonomy and content analysis of professional and consumer websites

2018 ◽  
Vol 84 ◽  
pp. 467-476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone N. Rodda ◽  
Natalia Booth ◽  
Michael Vacaru ◽  
Brenna Knaebe ◽  
David C. Hodgins
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Gaming Addiction ◽  
Change Strategies ◽  
Internet Pornography

A Framework to Assist School Psychologists and Counsellors in Recommending Quality Apps for Supporting Diabetes Self-Management: An Illustrative Assessment Using Content Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (01) ◽  
pp. 82-97
Author(s):  
Brett Furlonger ◽  
Marko Ostojic ◽  
Jasmine Chung ◽  
Katrina Philips ◽  
Margherita Busacca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
School Psychologists ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Behaviour Change Techniques ◽  
Change Strategies

A framework was examined to assist school psychologists and counsellors in recommending quality apps for supporting diabetes self-management. A content analysis was undertaken to assess behaviour change strategies in Apple and Android smartphone apps for the self-management of type 2 diabetes. The Behaviour Change Technique Taxonomy was used to assess the presence of behaviour change strategies, while the Mobile App Rating Scale was used to assess overall app quality. Raters found, on average, 7.13 behaviour change techniques out of a possible 93, indicating few behaviour change techniques in apps for the self-management of Type 2 diabetes. Analysis indicated that apps of a higher overall quality tended to incorporate more behaviour change strategies. It was concluded that mental-health professionals are advantaged if they are able to assess and refine selection tools for matching apps with the needs of students with diabetes.

A Review of the Processes By Which School Psychologists and Counsellors Can Use Taxonomies to Evaluate Health-Related Apps

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marko Ostojic ◽  
Jasmine Chung ◽  
Michael DiMattia ◽  
Brett Furlonger ◽  
Margherita Busacca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
School Psychologists ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Change Strategies ◽  
Clinical Use ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
School Students ◽  
Behaviour Change Technique ◽  
Change Technique ◽  
Health Related

School students are increasingly using apps for health-related purposes, either on their own or when recommended by psychologists or counsellors, as apps offer a way to assist students to change their behaviour. However, there is a growing need for psychologists and counsellors to be able to evaluate the quality and usefulness of such apps to effect behaviour change. This study was therefore undertaken to identify methods by which school psychologists and counsellors could evaluate health-related apps for clinical use or research purposes. After examining 15 studies of apps that met the inclusion criteria, it was clear that researchers used a number of taxonomies to evaluate the apps. There were seven taxonomies identified, of which five were generalisable to all health conditions, with the behaviour change technique (BCT) taxonomy being the most comprehensive, containing 13 key behaviour strategies. Despite the utility of the taxonomies to identify the amount of behaviour change content within the apps, it was difficult to determine how the behaviour change strategies were measured, thus reducing the ability to predict app effectiveness. Approaches to improving methods by which apps can be developed and evaluated are proposed.

scholarly journals Understanding the Relationship between Intention and Cat Containment Behaviour: A Case Study of Kitten and Cat Adopters from RSPCA Queensland

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 1214
Author(s):  
Lynette J. McLeod ◽  
Di Evans ◽  
Bidda Jones ◽  
Mandy Paterson ◽  
Sarah Zito
Keyword(s):  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Motivational Factors ◽  
Change Strategies ◽  
Animal Shelter ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Relationship

In Australia, cat owners are encouraged to keep their pet cats contained on their property at all times. This study explores the relationship between the intentions and behaviours of 72 kitten and cat adopters from a RSPCA Queensland animal shelter, to provide a more in-depth understanding of the factors influencing the adoption of cat containment behaviours. At the time of adoption, 64 participants (89%) indicated they were intending to keep their cat fully contained. Eight weeks after adoption, 63 participants (87%) reported they were doing so (59 who had stated their intention at the time of adoption, and 4 who had not). We found cat owner containment behaviour was moderately correlated with containment intentions. For some of the participants when it came to enacting this behaviour, their intentions and the provided education information was not enough to overcome the more compelling capability, opportunity and motivational factors which presented themselves once they got home. We were able to identify these factors and suggest additional behaviour change strategies that would assist. Although it is important to provide cat adopters with advice about how to contain their cats properly, these results also highlight the importance of focusing attention on other behaviour change strategies that address the particular barriers faced by some cat-owners who are unsuccessful in keeping their cat contained on their property.

Brief behaviour change strategies for distressed patients in primary care

BMJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. l5360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amber M Gum ◽  
Gary P Epstein-Lubow ◽  
Brandon A Gaudiano ◽  
Marsha Wittink ◽  
Carol Horvath
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Change Strategies

scholarly journals Planning for sedentary behaviour interventions: office workers’ survey and focus group responses

2017 ◽  
Vol 137 (6) ◽  
pp. 316-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teneale McGuckin ◽  
Rebecca Sealey ◽  
Fiona Barnett
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Sedentary Behaviour ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Work Environments ◽  
Office Workers ◽  
Sitting Time ◽  
Change Strategies ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Behavioural Strategies

Aims: As sedentary behaviour is becoming more prominent in office-based work environments, this study aimed to explore office workers’ perceptions of sedentary behaviour, explore potential behavioural strategies to reduce sedentary behaviour in the workplace and identify barriers which may hamper behaviour change. Methods: A total of 140 office workers were recruited and surveyed from the same workplace. The survey included questions regarding perceptions of the relationship between sitting time and health. Following the survey, 12 employees also participated in focus groups to identify potential sedentary behaviour intervention strategies and barriers. The responses from the survey and focus groups were thematically analysed. Results: In total, 88% of all participants surveyed agreed that there was a relationship between sitting time and their health. The most prominent theme identified was musculoskeletal complaints followed by general health and weight gain or obesity. The focus groups identified that interventions targeting reducing sitting time should include education, supportive and knowledgeable managers, and a variety of behaviour change strategies to address individual preferences and barriers. Conclusion: Multiple behavioural strategies were identified, which appear to be appropriate for sedentary behaviour change.

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