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Table 1 Theory matrix

From: Living Well with Diabetes: a randomized controlled trial of a telephone-delivered intervention for maintenance of weight loss, physical activity and glycaemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes

Social-Cognitive Theory Constructs

Operationalization

Self-efficacy

Realistic and measurable goal-setting

 

Assessing confidence

 

Self-monitoring

 

Practicing positive self-talk

Social support

Developing a support network (family/friends/others)

 

Setting goals around using supports

Outcome expectancies

Benefits and barriers to health behaviour change

 

Problem-solving approach to addressing barriers

 

Rewards for goal attainment