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. 2024 Apr 10;24(8):2429. doi: 10.3390/s24082429

Table 8.

Classification of behavior change techniques (BCTs) in wearable activity trackers [70].

Behavior Change Technique (BCT) Presence in Trackers
Self-monitoring of activity levels ✓(All)
Goal setting ✓(6/7)
Feedback on performance ✓(All)
Social support ✓(All)
Reviewing past successes ✓(All)
Setting physical activity goals ✓(6/7)
Focusing on past and future performances X
Teaching prompts and cues X
Instructing on how to perform a behavior X
Barrier identification or problem solving X
Setting graded tasks X
Prompting generalization of a target behavior X
Environmental restructuring X
Agreement on behavioral contract X
Use of follow-up prompts X
Prompt identification as a role model X
Prompt anticipated regret X
Fear arousal X
Prompt self-talk X
Prompt use of imagery X
Relapse prevention or coping planning X
Stress management or emotional control training X
Motivational interviewing X
General communication skills training X