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Purpose: This paper aims to examine a situation in which individual action requires collective approval – solar power adoption in strata properties – and offers a motivation-opportunity-ability theory-based model with which such a situation may be approached. Design/methodology/approach: A Delphi methodology was undertaken for this study, with three iterative questionnaires administered online to a panel of strata property, renewable energy and sustainable housing experts. Findings: The Delp...

Background: Rates of noncommunicable diseases continue to rise worldwide. Many of these diseases are a result of engaging in risk behaviors. Without lifestyle and behavioral intervention, noncommunicable diseases can worsen and develop into more debilitating diseases. Behavioral interventions are an effective strategy to reduce the burden of disease. Behavior change techniques can be described as the "active ingredients"in behavior change and address the components that need to be alte...

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects approximately one in six pregnancies, causing a significant burden on maternal and infant health. Lifestyle interventions are first-line therapies to manage blood glucose levels (BGLs) and prevent future cardiometabolic complications. However, women with GDM experience considerable barriers to lifestyle interventions; thus, the aim of this study was to determine how women with GDM manage their condition and to identify the primary supports ...

By Darren Haywood, Barbara A. Mullan, Caitlin Liddelow, et al., Published on 01/01/23

Authors: Helen Hawkings and Daudi Ochieng, February 6 2023 - From 5 to 9 December, the Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Summit 2022 in Marrakesh, Morocco, saw the coming together of over 1,800 SBCC professionals to reflect on our experiences and the direction of SBCC.

A new report from the UK's 'nudge unit' finds politicians have the solutions and social license to drive the behaviour change needed to reach climate goals

Media giant becomes latest firm to embrace carbon labelling as a means of nudging its staff to make greener everyday choices

Canada’s health authorities have this week reduced guidelines on how much alcohol is safe to drink. Australia's limit is over 4 times as much booze.

Certain chemicals in the brain may influence motivation.

Behavioral science research suggests January may be a good time to set a new goal.