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Table 2 Examples of change objectives for selected performance objectives

From: Evidence, Theory and Context: Using intervention mapping to develop a worksite physical activity intervention

Performance objective

Determinant

Change objective(s)

P.O. 6. Monitor current levels of activity in work-time/leisure time

Intention

Increase intention to monitor current activity levels

 

Self-efficacy

Express confidence in monitoring current and ongoing activity levels at work Demonstrate ability to monitor current and ongoing activity levels at work

 

Knowledge

Know what counts as 'activity' Know how to complete monitoring form

P.O.8 Manage competing demands in work

Attitude

Increase recognition of importance of physical activity

 

Self-efficacy

Express confidence in managing competing demands at work Demonstrate ability to manage competing demands at work

 

Subjective norms

Manage others expectations of you at work

 

Knowledge

Know demands on your time

P.O20. Overcome barriers to increasing physical activity in commute to work

Self-efficacy

Get confidence in ability to overcome barriers

 

Subjective norms

Enlist others to help overcome barriers

 

Knowledge

Identify barriers and ways to overcome them

PO36. Audit family and friends' preferences for physical activity

intention

Intend to find out what types of physical activity family want to engage in

 

Self-efficacy

Have the ability to convince others about importance of doing physical activity

 

Subjective norms

Enlist support from family and friends

 

Knowledge

Know what other people who are close to you want to engage in