Table 2 COM-B coding & analysis of selected behaviours
COM-B Domain | Coding included in this domain | What needs to happen for the behaviour to occur? | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reducing carbohydrate to palm/fist each meal | Switch saturated fats for unsaturated fats | Do 30 mins MVPA 5 days a week | Monitor waist circumference | |||
Capability | Psychological | Behavioural regulation Cognitive skills Interpersonal skills Knowledge Memory Decision making processes | Knowledge: Understand which foods are carbs; understand portion size targets and what foods can replace carbs to avoid hunger. Behavioural regulation & cognitive skills: To set goals and maintain motivation. Have strategies for eating socially. | Knowledge: Know what foods contain different oils. Learn to cook differently Behavioural regulation & cognitive skills: To set goals and maintain motivation. Have strategies for eating socially. | Knowledge: Know what the guideline targets are. Know what activities are suitable. | Knowledge: Know what the guideline targets are. |
Physical | Physical skills | Â | Â | Have stamina and skill to undertake activity | Know how to accurately take the measurement | |
Opportunity | Social | Social influences | Have social support to change behaviour. | Have social support to change behaviour. | Have social support to change behaviour. | Have social support to change behaviour. |
Physical | Environmental context Resources and equipment | Â | Â | Have suitable activities accessible & affordable. Have the time to undertake the activity. | Have a tape measure. | |
Motivation | Reflective | Social role & identity Beliefs about one’s own capability Optimism Beliefs Intentions Goals | Identity: Address issues of cultural identity portion size. Beliefs about consequences: Understand the mechanisms of glucose balance and the consequences of not achieving targets. | Identity: Address issues of cultural identity associated with cooking in oil & food choice. Beliefs about consequences: Understand the consequences/benefits to change and know the risks of saturated fats. | Self-belief: over-come fears of injury. Identity: Address issues of cultural identity associated with exercise. Beliefs about consequences: Understand why achieving the guidelines is important. | Beliefs: overcoming acceptance of larger body sizes. Beliefs about consequences: Understand why achieving the guidelines is important. |
Automatic | Emotion Reinforcement/habit | Overcome hunger and cravings Support habit formation with planning skills | Get used to new tastes & flavours Support habit formation with planning skills | Support habit formation with planning skills | Support habit formation with planning skills | |