Table 2 Behavior change techniques in the two interventions
Behavior change technique | Narrative game intervention | Self-monitoring intervention |
|---|---|---|
Goal setting (behavior) | App + counseling | App + counseling |
Problem solving | Counseling | Counseling |
Action planning | Counseling | Counseling |
Review behavior goal(s) | Counseling | Counseling |
Feedback on behavior | App + counseling | App + counseling |
Self-monitoring of behavior | App | App |
Social support (emotional) | App + counseling |  |
Information about health consequences | Counseling | Â |
Information about others’ approval | App |  |
Behavioral practice/rehearsal | App + counseling |  |
Non-specific reward | App | App |
Identification of the self as a role model | App + counseling |  |
Framing-reframing | App + counseling |  |
Identity associated with changed behavior | App + counseling |  |
Verbal persuasion about capability | App | Â |
Mental rehearsal of successful performance | App + counseling |  |
Focus on past success | App | App |
Vicarious consequences | App | Â |