Table 1 Coaching contents and elements of ready4life: similar structure for each of the six modules on stress, social skills, Internet use, tobacco/e-cigarettes, cannabis, and alcohol
Week | Objective | Example: tobacco/e-cigarettes | Scientific principle |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Getting individual feedback | Feedback on smoking costs Smoking prevalence in reference group | Self-Monitoring Normative Feedback |
2 | Realizing risks Motivation to improve skills | Pros and cons of smoking and smoking cessation | Decisional balance Outcome expectations |
3 | Learning from other participants | Picture Contest “What could help you or others to become smoke-free?” | Observational Learning Facilitation |
4 | Creating if-then behavior plan | If-then-plan for dealing with temptation in smoking situations | Implementation Intention Self-Regulation |
5 | Clarifying individual questions | Possibility to ask an expert on smoking and smoking cessation | Facilitation |
6 | Selecting and pursuing a personal goal | Personal challenge on the subject of smoking | Goal-setting Self-Monitoring |
7 | Learning to deal with difficult situations | Video quiz on the social norm of smoking in children Motivation to resist peer pressure | Observational Learning Self-Efficacy |
8 | Broadening one’s own perspective | Summary of frequently asked questions and expert answers | Observational Learning Self-Efficacy |