Theories and Techniques of Behavior Change Interventions

Description

Most behavior change interventions are complex, comprised of many component behavior change techniques. To date, there has been no shared language for describing intervention content, especially the "active ingredients" of behavior change interventions. By contrast, biomedical interventions are precisely specified. There is also increasing recognition of the importance of developing theory-based interventions and determining which theoretically-driven behavior change techniques are most effective. The Theories and Techniques of Behavior Change Interventions special interest group (SIG) was formed in 2011 with the aim of improving the specification of behavior change intervention content in practice and evaluation, and the goal of fostering collaboration across disciplines to advance behavioral science.

Mission

The Theories and Techniques of Behavior Change Interventions (TTBCI) group is interdisciplinary, composed of researchers, clinicians and educators who share the common goal of developing methods that will improve the design and evaluation of behavior change interventions. We aim to promote research, education, training, mentoring, clinical and public health practice, and policy development in the area of behavior change interventions. To meet these aims, we seek opportunities to partner with other SIGs and engage in scientific discourse that will draw attention to, and ultimately improve, the effectiveness of behavior change interventions.

Join our SIG today, and add yourself to the membership directory to connect with other SIG members.

 

Opportunities to Engage with the TTBCI SIG

1. Join the SIG roster or to be added or removed from the listserv: Log in to the Members Only section of the SBM website, click My Profile, and then edit the SIG section under the Professional tab. If you have questions or difficulty, email info@sbm.org.
2. Contact Marc Kiviniemi, Marc.Kiviniemi@uky.edu, to volunteer for the TTBCI to get more involved with the SIG and network with your peers and mentors.
3. Watch the video below and then share with others so they can learn more about the TTBCI SIG.

Awards

The TTBCI SIG currently offers two awards for members:

• TTBCI SIG Mid-Career Award
  • 2022-2023 Award Recipient: Elliot T. Berkman , PhD
  • Criteria:
    • Mid-career investigator status, defined as 11-20 years post-PhD
    • Current SBM and TTBCI SIG membership
    • An impressive trajectory in research as indicated by publication outputs and grant funding records
    • Demonstrated real-world impacts or outcomes
       
• TTBCI SIG Outstanding Student/ Trainee Abstract Award
  • 2023 Gold Award Recipient: Sara Fleszar-Pavlović, PhD
  • 2023 Silver Award Recipient: Kelsey Wuerstl, MSc
  • 2023 Bronze Award Recipient: Kaylyn McAnally, MA
  • Criteria:
    • Current TTBCI SIG Student members self-nominate their abstract as relevant to the SIG.
    • Nominated abstracts are reviewed by two members of the SIG Committee (author names masked) on the following criteria (each on a 1 to 5 scale, 5 being the highest): TTBCI SIG relevance,; Innovation and/or originality,; Method quality,; Clarity of expression; Diversity, equity & inclusion relevance and/or potential for real-world impact.
    • The top three total scores presented with Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards each with certificate.

 

Webinars

Log in to your SBM account to view these recordings of past TTBCI SIG webinars:

Affective-Reflective Theory (ART) of Physical Inactivity and Exercise - January 4, 2018
Critical Issues to Consider when Measuring Affect and Perceived Norms - June 21, 2018
Optimization of Behavioral Interventions – An Illustrative Example of an Adaptive Intervention - December 13, 2018
Behavioural Science meets Computer Science: The Human Behaviour Change Project - February 7, 2019
Applying the ORBIT Model to Develop and Refine an Intervention to Promote Healthy Habits - June 20, 2019
Advancing Dual-Process Models of Health Behavior Using Intensive Longitudinal Data in the Era of COVID-19 - September 17, 2020
Advancing the Science of Behavior Change Through Rigorous Meta-reviews - February 18, 2021
Theory-based Mechanisms and Community Partnerships: Balancing Tensions between Rigor and Reality - January 20, 2022
Digital health equity part I: Theory supported design and implementation strategies - January 19, 2023
Digital health equity part II: Theory supported evaluation and dissemination strategies - January 26, 2023

 

SIG Social Media

The TTBCI SIG uses Twitter to promote research relevant to the SIG, highlight the innovative work that our members are doing, and distribute training and funding opportunities to our SIG. Follow us on Twitter @SBMTheory

 

SIG Leadership

The TTBCI SIG would like to acknowledge the SIG's previous senior and junior chairs for their service to SBM and the SIG.

Senior Co-Chair
Marc Kiviniemi (2022-2024)
Angela Bryan (2021-2023)
Martin Hagger (2020-2022)
Ryan Rhodes (2019-2021)
Paul Branscum (2018-2020)
Susan Czajkowski (2017-2019)
Austin S. Baldwin (2016-2018)
David M. Williams (2015-2017)
Arlen C. Moller (2014-2016)
Stephanie Case (2012-2015)
Alexander Rothman (2012-2015)
Susan Michie (2012-2015)

Junior Co-Chairs
Alyssa Button (2022-2024)
Courtney Stevens (2021-2023)
Talea Cornelius (2020-2022)
Yue Liao (2019-2021)
Jaclyn Maher (2017-2020)
Alison Philips (2018-2019)
Paul Branscum (2016-2018)
Lorien Abroms (2016-2018)
Dejan Magoc (2015-2017)
Heather Gainforth (2014-2016)
Gina Merchant (2014-2015)