Table 2.

Application of newly created rules for capturing virtual rewards.

New instructions	Representative example of coded statements	Behavior change technique taxonomy version 1 code
Overt endorsement (from participants)	“Participants in this intervention were free to post their own relevant messages through videos, text, pictures and so on. They could engage in relevant discussions via commenting.” [90]	Social support (unspecified)
Virtual rewards (by design)	“It included gamification features, such as awards for individual and team step-logging and step-count achievements and the ability to send virtual gifts to teammates.” [61]	Social reward
Virtual rewards (by design)	“Engagement was rewarded in the intervention group with points, badges and gradual revealing of graphic-level images and other virtual elements.” [89]	Nonspecific reward