Using theories of behaviour change to inform interventions for addictive behaviours

Webb, Thomas L.; Sniehotta, Falko F.; Michie, Susan

doi:10.1111/j.1360-0443.2010.03028.x

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“…Prisoners highlighted the importance motivational, forward-looking interventions as opposed to retrospective reviews of past behaviour, and this raises the possibility of integrating goal-setting theory (Webb et al, 2010) within a suite of possible interventions aimed at affecting behaviour change post release. The development of prison-based cognitive tools across England and Wales (Day et al, 2010) could provide a vehicle for such as approach.…”

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Exploration of delivering brief interventions in a prison setting: A qualitative study in one English region

Sondhi¹,

Birch

Lynch

et al. 2016

Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy

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Aims: There is evidence that alcohol is strongly correlated with offending. This qualitative study explored the views of staff on the efficacy of alcohol brief interventions within a prison setting. The perceptions of prisoners in relation to non-dependent drinking were also examined.Methods: Nine prisons in one English region took part in this research. Five focus groups with 25 prisoners were undertaken with prisoners alongside focus group discussions with 30 professionals. Discussions were recorded using shorthand notation and the main themes were thematically mapped using visual mapping techniques. Findings:The use of the Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT) was perceived as problematic. Prisoner drinking norms differed widely from community consumption patterns. There were also operational issues that reduced the salience of a brief intervention for prisoners. Conclusions:The delivery of screening and brief interventions within a prison setting is highly nuanced and fraught with inconsistencies. Despite these challenges, there are opportunities to develop coherent and tailored brief interventions for a custodial environment that should focus on developing three key areas around: (a) interventions for the point of release; (b) enhanced content around family impact and offending; and (c) forward-looking goal-setting as motivational tools to facilitate change. Keywords:Alcohol -Screening and Brief Intervention -Prison

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Exploration of delivering brief interventions in a prison setting: A qualitative study in one English region

Sondhi¹,

Birch

Lynch

et al. 2016

Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy

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“…These theories aim at reducing discrepancies between these two conceptual constructs such as, for example, the gap between the intention to change a behaviour and the act of actually doing so [19]. This is achieved by encouraging individuals to create a plan to achieve the targeted behaviour.…”

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Online Peer Groups as a Persuasive Tool to Combat Digital Addiction

Alrobai

McAlaney

Phalp

et al. 2016

Persuasive Technology

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Abstract. Digital Addiction (DA) denotes a problematic usage of digital devices characterised by properties such as being compulsive, impulsive, excessive and hasty. DA is associated with negative behaviours such as anxiety and depression. "Digital Detox" programs have started to appear and are mainly based on a relatively expensive and heavyweight in-patient care utilising traditional solutions such as motivational interviews and cognitive behavioural therapies. For moderate addiction, persuasive technology could have potential, as a brief intervention, to assist users to regulate their usage. This paper explores the design of online peer groups as a persuasive technique that puts together people who share a common interest in combating their DA or in helping others to do so. We conducted empirical research to explore design aspects of this mechanism. The results raise a range of questions and challenges to address when developing such a technique for the behaviour change needed against DA.

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“…These results demonstrate that a behavioural intervention might be effective in facilitating active travel to school. However, another systematic review targeting organisational travel plans included 10 intervention studies delivered in school settings (Hosking et al 2010) and did not find evidence for the effectiveness of the interventions, including the installation of a school travel coordinator (Rowland et al 2003) or a complex intervention targeting student, teachers, parents and councils in Australia (Web et al 2010). …”

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“…focus on the benefits of active transport). However, there are great opportunities for knowledge transfer utilising existing theories (Web et al 2010) and behaviour change techniques (Abraham and Michie 2008; In press ) established and evidenced in the field of health related behaviour change.…”

Section: Behaviourmentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards an interdisciplinary science of transport and health: a case study on school travel

Hodgson¹,

Namdeo²,

Araujo‐Soares³

et al. 2012

Journal of Transport Geography

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Background and Aim: This paper was conceptualised and informed by discussions at the 2nd Workshop in a UKTRC funded series on 'Social Impacts and Equity in Transport'.Presentations made by a range of stakeholders as well as a specially commissioned play stimulated our thoughts on how to encourage better interaction between health and transport researchers. We chose school travel as a case study as it exemplifies two key aspects of the wider transport and health debates; (i) the increasing trend towards reliance on car travel, described here in the context of sedentary lifestyles, traffic congestion, pollution, and parental attitudes, and (ii) school travel occurs at a critical life-stage during which behaviour patterns are formed that are likely to be influential in later life, thus making it an important target point for interventions.Methods: We present evidence from four distinct, but complementary, theoretical perspectives: transport, exposure, behaviour and sustainability. We draw common lessons and identify challenges using a range of conceptual frameworks: integrated psychological model of transport choices, Dahlgren and Whitehead's 'layers of influence' model, Hosking et al's 'pathways from transport to health', and Hanlon et al's integral theory. We demonstrate the benefits and challenges of holistic interaction and collaboration between disciplines to better understand the key issues and develop policy interventions that are meaningful and effective. Results and conclusions:None of the pre-existing conceptual models were fully able to encompass the societal and individual level influences on school travel. However, we present an interim model for further discussion and debate. Key words:Transport, health, sustainability, behaviour change, transport choice, health behaviour Word count:7935 Highlights  Transport and health are interlinked on many levels  School travel contributes to congestion and pollution, and impacts on health  It also represents a critical life stage during which life-long behaviours are set  School travel provides a valuable case study to explore numerous converging agendas  There remain challenges to holistically considering this multi-dimensional issue

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Using theories of behaviour change to inform interventions for addictive behaviours

Cited by 278 publications

References 105 publications

Exploration of delivering brief interventions in a prison setting: A qualitative study in one English region

Exploration of delivering brief interventions in a prison setting: A qualitative study in one English region

Online Peer Groups as a Persuasive Tool to Combat Digital Addiction

Towards an interdisciplinary science of transport and health: a case study on school travel

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