Session number | Session topic | Variables assessed (number of questions) | Feedback topics (number of permutations, i.e. possible variations of the response) | BCTs includeda | Constructs targeted |
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1 | Motivation, self-efficacy, self-monitoring and habit development | - Demographics (5) - Physical activity (10) - PA goal (1; 5 options) - PA self-efficacy (1; Not at all certain/ Moderately certain / Highly certain) - Preference for PA routine (1; 5 options) - Habit Automaticity Index (4 questions) - Feedback on the session after tailored advice (1) | - Introduction based on the condition (3) - Motivation: Physical activity guideline according to the selected main motivation (7) - Self-regulation: Feedback on current physical activity level in relation to the main motivation chosen, presented with graph (87) - Habit: Developing habits based on preferred PA, need for behavioural repetition (5) - Habit: Recognising prompts in relation to the habit automaticity level (3) - Self-regulation: Setting a goal for the next two weeks based on self-efficacy levels; goal is predetermined (9) - Conclusion based on the condition and main motivation (15) | 1.1. Goal setting (behaviour) 2.2. Feedback on behaviour 5.1. Information about health consequences 5.6. Information about emotional consequences 7.1. Prompts/cues 8.3. Habit formation 15.1. Verbal persuasion about capability | Knowledge, goals, intrinsic motivation, autonomy, self-efficacy, intentions, outcome expectations, cues and habits |
2 | Goal setting, action planning and forming positive habits | - Physical activity (10) - Weight (1) - Goal setting (2) - Open questions about long and short term goals (2) - Habits and prompts (2) - Action planning phrased with/without references to habit – open answers (5) - Feedback on the session after tailored advice (1) | - Welcome based on the condition (3) - Self-regulation: PA guidance refresher based on the main goal (5) - Physical activity progress feedback (27) - Motivation: Long and short term goals with SMART goals principles (4) - Habit: Feedback on developing habits and noticing prompts (4) - Self-regulation: Action plan (1) - Habit: Action plan with reference to behaviour repetition in a stable context (1) - Conclusion based on the condition (3) | 1.1 Goal setting (behaviour) 1.3. Goal setting (outcome) 1.4. Action planning 2.2. Feedback on behaviour 7.1. Prompts/cues 8.3. Habit formation | Knowledge, self-efficacy, attitudes, perceived behavioural control, goals, intentions, cues and habits |
3 | Self-efficacy, barriers identification and staying motivated, self-regulating in face of barriers and recognising cues to action | - Physical activity (10) - Weight (1) - Coping self-efficacy (6) - Action plan completed (1) - Main prompts (1; 5 options) - Action plan evaluated open answers (5) - Confidence to recognise prompts (1) - Feedback on the session after tailored advice (1) | - Welcome based on the condition and prompts recognised for Habit group (9) - Motivation: Boosting your confidence and staying motivated based on identified barriers (6) - Self-regulation: Physical activity progress feedback includes graphs (52) - Habit: Feedback on developing habits (6) - Habit: Noticing prompts (5) - Self-regulation: Action plan (1) - Habit: Action plan with reference to behaviour repetition in a stable context (1) - Conclusion based on the condition (3) | 1.4. Action planning 1.5. Review behaviour goal(s) 1.6. Discrepancy between current behaviour and goal 5.4. Monitoring of emotional consequencesb 5.5. Anticipated regret 5.6. Information about emotional consequences 7.1. Prompts/cues 8.3. Habit formation | Knowledge, self-efficacy, attitudes, perceived behavioural control, coping self-efficacy, goals, intentions, emotions, cues and habits |
4 | Social support and motivation, self-monitoring and forming activity routines with others | - Physical activity (10) - Weight (1) - Positive social support (3) - Negative social support (3) - Influence of others (1) - Feedback on the session after tailored advice (1) | - Welcome based on the condition (3) - Self-regulation: Physical activity progress feedback (52) - Motivation: Positive influence of others and dyadic plans (20) - Self-regulation: Positive influence of others and dyadic plans (20) - Habit: Positive influence of others and dyadic routines (20) - Negative influence of others and staying motivated when others are not supportive (20) - Encouraging other people to be active (2) - Conclusion based on the condition (3) | 1.5. Review behaviour goal(s) 1.6. Discrepancy between current behaviour and goal 1.7. Review outcome goal(s) 3.2. Social support (practical) 3.3. Social support (emotional) 6.3. Information about others’ approval 10.9. Self-reward 12.2. Restructuring the social environment | Self-efficacy, knowledge, goals, intrinsic motivation, autonomy, social support, subjective norm, habit, routine |
5 | Experiencing barriers to being active and staying motivated; reasons for falling back into bad habits; relapse prevention | - Physical activity (10) - Weight (1) - Behavioural barriers (2) - Open question re-evaluating short term goal for PATHS (1) - Habit development (2) - Feedback on the session after tailored advice (1) | - Welcome based on the condition (3) - Self-regulation: Physical activity progress feedback (52) - Habit: Maintaining positive habits – coping planning (4) - Motivation: Relapse prevention based on the main barrier selected with an emphasis on staying motivated (10) - Self-regulation: Relapse prevention based on the main barrier selected with an emphasis on staying motivated and self-regulating (10) - Habit: Relapse prevention based on the main barrier selected with an emphasis on staying motivated/self-regulating and maintaining positive habits (10) - Conclusion based on the condition (3) | 1.2. Problem solving 1.7. Review outcome goal(s) 7.3. Reduce prompts/cues 8.2. Behaviour substitution 8.4. Habit reversal 11.2. Reducing negative emotions 12.3. Avoidance/ reducing exposure to cues for the behaviour | Self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation, goals, intentions, knowledge, attitudes, perceived behavioural control, emotions, self-regulation, habits, cues-to-action, behavioural barriers |
6 | Summary: staying motivated, self-regulating and maintaining habits | - Physical activity (10) - Weight (1) - Habit Automaticity Index (4 questions) - Feedback on the session after tailored advice (1) | - Welcome based on the condition (3) - Self-regulation: Physical activity progress feedback with graph (52) - Self-regulation: Weight changes throughout the program with graph (16) - Motivation: Tips to stay motivated (1) - Self-regulation: Tips to stay motivated and to self-regulate PA (1) - Habit: Tips to stay motivated and to self-regulate PA and to follow newly developed routines (1) - Motivation: Success stories from other hospital employees who increased their PA (1) - Conclusion based on the condition (3) | 2.2. Feedback on behaviour 2.7. Feedback on outcome (s) of behaviour 5.1. Information about health consequences 5.6. Information about emotional consequences 6.3. Information about others’ approval 8.1. Behavioural practice/rehearsal 9.2. Pros and cons | Self-efficacy, Intrinsic motivation, Autonomous Motivation, Intention to maintain the behaviour, Habit |