1. Specify target behaviour(s). |
2. Select theoretical framework (for empirical investigation at baseline and to assess process). |
3. Conduct a predictive study with a (preferably representative) sample drawn from the population of interest, to identify modifiable variables that predict the target behaviour(s) and their means/distributions. |
4. From predictive study, choose which variables to target. These variables are the proposed mediators of behaviour change. |
5. Map targeted variables onto behaviour change techniques and select techniques that (a) are likely to change the mediator variables and (b) it is feasible to operationalise. |
6. Choose appropriate method(s) of delivery of the techniques |
7. Operationalise intervention components (techniques) in appropriate combination and order |
8. Specify control or comparison conditions. |
9. Specify hypotheses regarding outcome and process (mediation), i.e. which outcome and predictor variables targeted by the intervention would change compared with the control conditions. |
10. Conduct behavioural modelling experiment based on Steps 1–9. |