Table 2 Theories, methods and strategies regarding targeted predictors of behaviour
Predictors/Theories | Methods | Strategies |
|---|---|---|
Attitudes (Petty and Cacioppo, 1986 [31]; Petty, Wheeler and Fabrigar, 1997 [33]; Petty, Fabrigar and Wegener, 2003 [32]) | Persuasive communication | Tailored information Explanation/reflection or discussion Constructive feedback on positive attitudes |
Self-persuasion | Reflection or discussion | |
Conditioning | Reward after behaviour Association of positive thoughts | |
Self-efficacy/skills (Bandura, 1997) [30] | Direct experience of mastering issues | Self-observation of behaviour: recognition of success Problem-solving process Establishing goals Application of skills/constructive feedback |
Vicarious experiences | Modeling: Case history Self-modeling or visualization | |
Verbal persuasion | Attribution of cause of mistakes to inadequate strategies or difficulty of task Allusive feedback (comparison to other groups or norm) Constructive feedback on acquisition of skills | |
Physiological and emotional state | Demonstration of impact of negative thoughts on behaviour Explanation/reflection or discussion on activating emotions Application of emotion-management skills |