Published in:
01-10-2014 | Original Article
Which Behaviour Change Techniques Are Most Effective at Increasing Older Adults’ Self-Efficacy and Physical Activity Behaviour? A Systematic Review
Authors:
David P French, Ph.D., Ellinor K Olander, Ph.D., Anna Chisholm, Ph.D., Jennifer Mc Sharry, Ph.D.
Published in:
Annals of Behavioral Medicine
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Issue 2/2014
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Abstract
Background
Increasing self-efficacy is an effective mechanism for increasing physical activity, especially for older people.
Purpose
The aim of this review was to identify behaviour change techniques (BCTs) that increase self-efficacy and physical activity behaviour in non-clinical community-dwelling adults 60 years or over.
Methods
A systematic search identified 24 eligible studies reporting change in self-efficacy for physical activity following an intervention. Moderator analyses examined whether the inclusion of specific BCTs (as defined by CALO-RE taxonomy) was associated with changes in self-efficacy and physical activity behaviour.
Results
Overall, interventions increased self-efficacy (d = 0.37) and physical activity (d = 0.14). Self-regulatory techniques such as setting behavioural goals, prompting self-monitoring of behaviour, planning for relapses, providing normative information and providing feedback on performance were associated with lower levels of both self-efficacy and physical activity.
Conclusions
Many commonly used self-regulation intervention techniques that are effective for younger adults may not be effective for older adults.