Behavior Change Techniques Associated With Changes in Postintervention and Maintained Changes in Self-Efficacy For Physical Activity: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis

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Influencing factors of health screening among retirees: an extended TPB approach

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Promoting physical activity-related health competence to increase leisure-time physical activity and health-related quality of life in German private sector office workers

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The Science of Behavior Change: The Road Ahead

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Remote employee work performance in the meta COVID-19 era: evidence from Greece

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Autonomy-Supportive Interventions

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Toward a Theory of Digital Mindfulness: A Case of Smartphone-Based Self-monitoring

Abhari, K., Klase, M., Koobchehr, F., Olivares, F., Pesavento, M., Sosa, L., & Vaghefi, I. (2021) · Lecture notes in computer science · doi:10.1007/978-3-030-77750-0_35 · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Physical distancing messages targeting youth on the social media accounts of Canadian public health entities and the use of behavioral change techniques

Dimanlig-Cruz, S., Han, A., Lancione, S., Dewidar, O., Podinic, I., Haqani, B., Haug, J., Leonard, L., Medline, E., Patey, A., et al. (2021) · BMC Public Health · doi:10.1186/s12889-021-11659-y · Cited by 9 · see citing works

Implementation Science and Translation in Behavior Change

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Comparison between the Chief Care Manager and the Normal Care Manager on Hospitalization and Discharge Coordination Activities in Japan: An Online Cross-Sectional Study of Care Managers in Aichi Prefecture

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Psychological outcomes of classroom-based physical activity interventions in children 6- to 12-year-olds: A scoping review

Robles, A., Zapata‐Lamana, R., Gutierrez, M. A., Cigarroa, I., Nazar, G., Salas-Bravo, C., Sánchez‐López, M., & Reyes‐Molina, D. (2023) · Retos · doi:10.47197/retos.v48.96211 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

Self-Control Interventions

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Goal Setting Interventions

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Effectiveness of an App-Based Mobile Intervention for Precision Oral Self-Care in Patients with Periodontitis from Initial Therapy to Re-Evaluation

Chang, W., Wang, Y.-L., Chang, Y., & Lo, S.-Y. (2021) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app11094229 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

The effect of educational intervention based on the self-efficacy theory of high school students in adopting preventive behaviors of COVID-19

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Development and feasibility of a theory-guided and evidence-based physical activity intervention in pregnant women with high risk for gestational diabetes mellitus: a pilot clinical trial

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Evaluation of Behavior Change Interventions

Matthews, L., & Simpson, S. A. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.022 · Cited by 7 · see citing works

Motivational Interviewing Interventions

Berman, A. H., Beckman, M., & Lindqvist, H. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.045 · Cited by 7 · see citing works

Can’t I continue to exercise here? Exploring experiences, barriers, and facilitators for physical therapists and survivors of cancer to promote exercise maintenance

Agasi-Idenburg, C. S., Joosten, M. M. J., Hoedjes, M., Buffart, L. M., Kampshoff, C. S., & Stuiver, M. M. (2025) · Journal of Cancer Survivorship · doi:10.1007/s11764-025-01767-8 · Cited by 6 · see citing works

The relationship between teacher care and Chinese college students’ physical education class learning satisfaction: the chain mediation effect of exercise enjoyment and exercise self-efficacy

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Economic and Behavioral Economic Approaches to Behavior Change

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Changing Behavior Using Integrative Self-Control Theory

Hofmann, W., Dohle, S., & Diel, K. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.011 · Cited by 6 · see citing works

Affect-Based Interventions

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Comparing the Effectiveness of a Web-Based Application With a Digital Live Seminar to Improve Safe Communication for Pregnant Women: 3-Group Partially Randomized Controlled Trial

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Exploring the feasibility of a 6-week electric-bike intervention with behavioural support in Australia.

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Addressing Underserved Populations and Disparities in Behavior Change

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“It’s having something that you’ve done it for”: Applying Self-Determination Theory to participants’ motivations in a for-cause physical activity event

Bernhart, J. A., Wilcox, S., Decker, L., Ehlers, D. K., McKeever, B. W., & O’Neill, J. R. (2020) · Journal of Health Psychology · doi:10.1177/1359105320947811 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Psychosocial moderators of the effect of lifestyle interventions in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: a scoping review

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Affective and cognitive predictors of lapse in exercise and dietary behavior: an ecological momentary assessment study amongst Dutch adults trying to lose weight

Roordink, E. M., Joosten, M. M. J., Steenhuis, I. H., Kroeze, W., Hoekstra, T., Jacobs, N., & van Stralen, M. M. (2025) · Psychology and Health · doi:10.1080/08870446.2025.2509070 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Changing Behavior in the Digital Age

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The effect of fixed physical usage patterns on the engagement of physical activity apps: a real-world data analysis

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Effectiveness and Components of Health Behavior Interventions on Increasing Physical Activity Among Healthy Young and Middle-Aged Adults: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analyses

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Behavior Change Techniques Involved in Physical Activity Interventions for Children With Chronic Conditions: A Systematic Review

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Study protocol: Collaboration Oriented Approach to Controlling High blood pressure (COACH) in adults – a randomised controlled trial

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Effectiveness of Theory-Based Intervention on Knowledge Level, Psychological Constructs, Metabolic Index and Physical Activity Status in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: Application of the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) Model

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Influencing basic behavioral mechanisms of action while targeting daily walking in sedentary adults at risk for cardiovascular disease: randomised factorial design protocol

Goodwin, A. M., Gordon, S., Sahni, R. R., Vicari, F., Accardi, K., Crusco, S., Duer-Hefele, J., Friel, C. P., Suls, J. M., Cheung, Y. K., et al. (2025) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080307 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Minimum effective dose of a multicomponent behaviour change intervention to increase the physical activity of individuals on primary statin therapy: an adaptive study using the time-to-event continual reassessment method (TiTE-CRM)

Goodwin, A. M., Friel, C. P., Miller, D., Vicari, F. A., Duer-Hefele, J., Chandereng, T., Davidson, K. W., Alfano, C. M., Cheung, Y. K., & Butler, M. J. (2025) · BMJ Open · doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2024-090789 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Identifying behaviour change techniques within precision health interventions that use continuous glucose monitoring: a secondary analysis of a scoping review

Bohlen, L. C., Crawshaw, J., Jospe, M. R., Richardson, K. M., Konnyu, K. J., & Schembre, S. M. (2025) · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · doi:10.1186/s12966-025-01833-5 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Changing Behavior Using Control Theory

Mansell, W. (2020) · Cambridge University Press eBooks · doi:10.1017/9781108677318.009 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Physical Therapists’ Perception and Educational Opportunities to Improve Exercise Adherence in Older Patients and Clients: A Qualitative Study

Ariie, T., NAKAHARA, M., & MORITA, M. (2021) · Progress in Rehabilitation Medicine · doi:10.2490/prm.20210005 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Self-efficacy-based Interventions for Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review

Cho, M.-E., & Hwang, S.-K. (2024) · Asian Nursing Research · doi:10.1016/j.anr.2024.09.002 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

The role of self-efficacy in the change and maintenance of physical activity

Tang, M., Smith, D. M., McSharry, J., & French, D. (2013) · Research Explorer (The University of Manchester)

The role of self-efficacy in the initiation and maintenance of physical activity

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The role of self-efficacy in the initiation and maintenance of physical activity: a systematic review

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What are the most effective techniques for self-efficacy and physical activity behaviour – and are they the same?

Williams, S. L., & French, D. (2010) · Coventry University Open Collections (Coventry university)

What are the most effective intervention techniques for changing physical activity self-efficacy and physical activity behaviour--and are they the same?

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