Table 3 Methods and strategies selected for reducing sedentary behaviour at work
Key determinants | Theoretical method | Practical strategy | Tools and Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
Perceived behavioural control | Self regulation Goal setting Reinforcement | In-company mindfulness training Facilitate formulation of goals and reflection Provide positive feedback | Exercises aimed at enlarging sense of control over behaviour and beliefs of efficacy. E-coaching: Employees formulate goals and reflect in logbook. Coach reads and stimulates reflection In-company mindfulness training: trainer provides positive feedback E-coaching: coach provides positive feedback |
Perceived barriers | Self regulation Goal setting Reinforcement | In-company mindfulness training Facilitate formulation of goals and reflection Provide positive feedback | Exercises aimed at reperceiving barriers and enacting on intentions. E-coaching: Employees formulate goals and reflect in log-book. Coach reads and stimulates reflection by providing feedback. In-company mindfulness training: trainer provides positive feedback. E-coaching: coach provides positive feedback |
Awareness | Self regulation | In-company mindfulness training | Exercises aimed at body awareness and behavioural patterns |
Social support | Mobilising social support | Form pairs or groups | In-company mindfulness training in groups and oral instruction to form pairs to do discuss homework exercises |
Physical environment | Environmental change | Facilitation of reducing sedentary behaviour during lunchtime | Providing routes for lunch walking |