Table 1 Behaviour change constructs and descriptions relevant to questionnaire response. (Based on Cane et al (2012) [12] and on Duncan’s et al (2015) [3]
Theoretical domain that could be targeted | Theoretical domain constructs |
|---|---|
Intentions and goals | Establish theintentionto return the questionnaire Detail original consent and encourage return of questionnaire as soon as possible |
State thegoalsin relation to returning the questionnaire Target both immediate goals (completing questionnaire) and longer term goals | |
Social influences | Relate the research tosocial normsorconformity Provide information on the number of people taking part and completing the questionnaire if appzropriate |
Beliefs about consequences | Information ofconsequencesandattitude Specific information about the benefits of taking part and what the consequences will be if people do not complete the information. Detail what the expectations of the outcomes will be |
Behavioural regulation | Implementationintentionand how will they put a plan intoaction (action planning) Detail an example of where, when, and how behaviour will be performed. |
Environmental context and behaviour | Identifybarriersand how these can be overcome Introduce or define environmental or social stimulus with the purpose of prompting or cueing the behaviour. |
Knowledge | Informationabout the study, disease and why this is important |