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. 2016 Mar 9;16:202. doi: 10.1186/s12885-016-2244-y

Table 2.

Behavior change techniques in the two interventions

Behavior change technique Narrative game intervention Self-monitoring intervention
Goal setting (behavior) App + counseling App + counseling
Problem solving Counseling Counseling
Action planning Counseling Counseling
Review behavior goal(s) Counseling Counseling
Feedback on behavior App + counseling App + counseling
Self-monitoring of behavior App App
Social support (emotional) App + counseling
Information about health consequences Counseling
Information about others’ approval App
Behavioral practice/rehearsal App + counseling
Non-specific reward App App
Identification of the self as a role model App + counseling
Framing-reframing App + counseling
Identity associated with changed behavior App + counseling
Verbal persuasion about capability App
Mental rehearsal of successful performance App + counseling
Focus on past success App App
Vicarious consequences App