Behavioural theory - Practical Health Psychology

2026-03-302026-04-09Behavioural theory, Habit, Interventions, Public Health

Changing minds about changing behaviour

By Theresa Marteau, University of Cambridge, UK Many of us struggle to eat more healthily, drink less alcohol, quit smoking, or walk instead of driving. This is true even when we know these changes would benefit our health and the […]

2026-01-262026-03-27Behavioural theory, Communication, Interventions, Public Health

Supporting health workers in addressing vaccine hesitancy

By Dawn Holford, University of Bristol, UK, Linda Karlsson, University of Turku, Finland, Frederike Taubert, Erfurt University, Germany, Emma C. Anderson, University of Bristol, UK, Virginia C. Gould, University of Bristol, UK Correcting misconceptions about vaccination Vaccination is one of […]

2023-05-292025-11-04Behavioural theory

Bringing behaviour change techniques into practice: Making use of available tools

By Marta Moreira Marques, NOVA University of Lisbon, Portugal Behaviour change techniques are the building blocks of behavior change interventions. Whether you are trying to help someone increase their physical activity, stop smoking or better adhere to a medication regimen, […]

2022-06-012025-11-04Behavioural theory, E-health, Habit, Motivation

Alineando el elefante con el jinete: el papel de la motivación

Por António Labisa Palmeira, CIDEFES – Universidade Lusófona, Portugal; Director Ejecutivo ISBNPA La motivación a largo plazo para los comportamientos relacionados con la salud puede provenir de diferentes fuentes. Los científicos del comportamiento todavía están tratando de averiguar cómo encajan […]

2018-03-072025-11-04Behavioural theory, Interventions

Planificación de intervenciones de cambio comportamental basadas en la teoría y en las evidencias: Mapeo de intervenciones.

Por Gerjo Kok, Maastricht University, Paises Bajos; University of Texas at Houston, EE.UU. Actualmente existen una amplia gama de campañas e intervenciones orientadas a mejorar la salud pública y cambiar las conductas relacionadas con la salud, pero muchas de ellas […]

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