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Table 1 Intervention content for PATHS study - overview

From: Comparing motivational, self-regulatory and habitual processes in a computer-tailored physical activity intervention in hospital employees - protocol for the PATHS randomised controlled trial

Session number

Motivation condition

Motivation + self-regulation condition

Motivation + self-regulation + habit condition

1

Motivation and self-efficacy

Motivation, self-efficacy and self-monitoring

Motivation, self-efficacy, self-monitoring and habit development

2

Goal setting

Goal setting and action planning

Goal setting, action planning and forming positive habits

3

Self-efficacy, barriers identification and staying motivated when facing barriers

Self-efficacy, barrier identification and staying motivated and self-regulating when facing barriers

Self-efficacy, barriers identification and staying motivated, self-regulating in face of barriers and recognising cues to action

4

Social support and motivation

Social support and motivation, and self-monitoring with others

Social support and motivation, self-monitoring and forming activity routines with others

5

Experiencing barriers to being active and staying motivated

Experiencing barriers to being active and staying motivated; relapse prevention

Experiencing barriers to being active and staying motivated; reasons for falling back into bad habits; relapse prevention

6

Summary: staying motivated

Summary: staying motivated and self-regulating

Summary: staying motivated, self-regulating and maintaining habits