Research/Theory

Research Foundation: Behaviour Change Theory and Methods

All research activities within PaHRG apply state-of-the-science theory and methods to ensure continuity and the development of a cumulative evidence base. In addition to being embedded in the research across our three research pillars, we continue to contribute to the wider scientific discussion on use of theory and develop methods for selecting theory and assessing theoretical constructs

• On the development, evaluation and evolution of health behaviour theory
• Time to retire the theory of planned behaviour
• 15 recommendations for designing audit and feedback
• Habitual use of the self-report habit index
• Discriminant content validation of theoretical domains framework (TDF) questionnaire
• Methodological considerations in conducting theory-based mechanistic process evaluations alongside trials of healthcare professional behaviour change interventions
• Using the BCT taxonomy to identify active ingredients in healthcare professional behaviour change interventions
• Criteria for selecting implementation science theories
• Using Personal Projects Analysis for multiple behaviour research
• T-CaST: a Theory Comparison and Selection Tool