Social Cognitive Construct | Definition | Text message example |
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Behavioral capabilitya | Promote mastery through skills training and observational learning | “(First name), you watched this video when you were getting your teeth cleaned: (link)Feeling more motivated to quit? Here’s another one you might like: (link) |
Goal settingb | Setting realistic, proximal and specific subgoals | It’s great that you’re trying NCI Texting! Adding Nicotine Replacement, Chantix, or Zyban can boost your chances even further! The MA quitline offers nicotine replacement for free & other low cost meds: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or https: (link) |
Motivationa | Cognitions involved in proximal goal setting and activities to initiate change | “(First name) quitting smoking is a difficult decision. Every difficult decision has pros and cons. It’s helpful to make two lists: List the good things about smoking. Then, list the good things about quitting. How do they balance out?” |
Outcome expectanciesc | Beliefs that changing the behavior will lead to the desired outcomes | Myth: Stop smoking medications don’t work. Truth: Research shows they double your chance of quitting! Chances are greater when adding behavioral support, like quitline or txt messages |
Self-efficacyb | Confidence in one’s ability to take the necessary actions to achieve the desired outcome, and overcome barriers | “(First Name) Build your confidence to quit smoking by taking small steps! For example, practice the Four D’s before quitting: Delay your first cigarette, Deep breathing practice, Drink water, Do an activity to take your mind off smoking.” |