Module 3. Behaviour-Oriented Theories for Population Health Interventions  

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, you will be able to

  • identify the key elements characterizing behaviour change theories;
  • list the key conditions for effective behaviour change specified by behaviour-oriented theories;
  • explain the implications of addressing these conditions in the development of population health interventions;
  • explain how nudging techniques use environmental cues to guide behaviour change;
  • explain why it is necessary to systematically link components of behaviour change theories to the achievement of desired outcomes in intervention planning.

Learning Activities

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Behaviour Change Theories

What Do We Know about the Effectiveness of Behaviour Change Theories?

 

Optional Readings

  • Course Reserve: Hansen, P.G., Skov, L.R., & Skov, K.L. (2016). Making healthy choices easier: regulation versus nudging. Annual Review of Public Health, 37, 237–251.
  • Course Reserve: Prestwich, A., Sniehotta, F.F., Whittington, C., Dombrowski, S.U., Rogers, L., & Michie, S. (2014). Does theory influence the effectiveness of health behavior interventions? Meta-analysis. Health Psychology, 33(5), 465–474.

Activities and Assignments