Table 2.
The Theoretical Domain Framework mechanisms of action mapped Behaviour change techniques.
| The Theoretical Domain Framework | Behaviour Change Techniques | Frequency of TDF Domain in Apps (N) |
|---|---|---|
| Beliefs about capabilities | Social support | 7 |
| Problem solving | ||
| Action planning | ||
| Goals | Goal setting (outcome) | 7 |
| Goal setting (behaviour) | ||
| Review outcome goal(s) | ||
| Review behaviour goal(s) | ||
| Action planning | ||
| Knowledge | Information about health consequences | 7 |
| Instruction on how to perform a behaviour | ||
| Credible source | ||
| Feedback on behaviour | ||
| Feedback on outcomes of behaviour | ||
| Biofeedback | ||
| Skills | Problem solving | 7 |
| Biofeedback | ||
| Beliefs about consequences | Feedback on behaviour | 7 |
| Feedback on outcomes of behaviour | ||
| Behaviour regulation | Self-monitoring of behaviour | 7 |
| Self-monitoring of outcome(s) of behaviour | ||
| Problem solving | ||
| Memory, attention, and decision processes | Prompts/cues | 5 |
| Habit formation | ||
| Reinforcement | Credible source | 4 |
| Emotion | Reduce negative emotion | 1 |