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Implicit Processes, Self-Regulation, and Interventions for Behavior Change.
Tom St Quinton1, Julie A Brunton2
1Department of Sport, Health and Nutrition, Leeds Trinity University Leeds, UK.
Frontiers in Psychology
|March 25, 2017
Summary
Behavior change relies on both conscious and non-conscious processes. Interventions targeting both reflective and implicit factors are crucial for effectively altering health behaviors, bridging the intention-behavior gap.
Area of Science:
- Health Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Traditional behavior change theories focus on conscious decision-making processes like beliefs and intentions.
- These theories show limited success, evidenced by a persistent intention-behavior gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore dual-process models in health psychology, integrating conscious and non-conscious influences on behavior.
- To discuss theoretical underpinnings, measurement, and interaction of conscious and non-conscious processes in behavior regulation.
Main Methods:
- Commentary on existing literature regarding motivational and volitional processes.
- Review of interventions aimed at increasing positive health behaviors.
- Discussion of theoretical frameworks for non-conscious processes and their measurement.
Main Results:
- Dual-process models offer a more comprehensive framework by incorporating implicit, non-conscious behavioral influences.
- Understanding the interplay between conscious and non-conscious factors is key to effective behavior modification.
Conclusions:
- Interventions that manipulate both conscious and non-conscious processes hold significant potential for successful behavior alteration.
- Future research should focus on developing and testing such integrated interventions.
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