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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Health Psychology
  • Intervention Science

Background:

  • Behavior change trials often overlook the mechanisms linking interventions to outcomes.
  • Understanding the theoretical underpinnings and components of effective programs is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the process of change across three evidence-based behavior change programs.
  • To validate theoretical models and intervention components through cross-study analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized randomized trials assessing pre- and post-intervention variables.
  • Employed survey constructs with established reliability and mediation analyses.
  • Combined findings from varied populations using a pattern matching approach.

Main Results:

  • Knowledge emerged as a significant mediator in all three programs (p<0.01).
  • Norms, perceived control, and self-monitoring were significant mediators in at least two studies (p<0.01).

Conclusions:

  • Replication across diverse populations validates the tested theories and intervention processes.
  • The findings substantiate process aspects and theoretical models, enhancing the understanding of behavior change.