Psychol Health November 2019 PMID 31012741

Experimental test of a planning intervention for forming a 'higher order' health-habit.

L Alison Phillips, Madeline Johnson, Kimberly R More

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Discussions show strong interest in how planning interventions can help develop consistent health behaviors, with comments like 'this could really change how we approach health habits,' reflecting an optimistic tone. The varied but thoughtful responses indicate engagement with the methods and broader implications, such as mentions of habit automaticity and motivation, underscoring the perceived relevance and moderate impact of the research.

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Most discussions seem to agree that the study offers valuable insights into how planning can support the development of health habits.

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The discussions highlight a high level of curiosity about the practical applications of habit formation techniques.

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Participants actively analyze the methodology and implications, indicating a moderate level of in-depth engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on the potential for meaningful behavior change suggests a recognition of the study's influence, though it is not viewed as revolutionary.

Abstract in brief

The study tested whether people can develop "higher-order" health habits, like consistently eating fruits and vegetables, that can be carried out in different ways but still become automatic behaviors.
Participants who used planning techniques to form these habits showed stronger habit formation and increased automaticity over three weeks, regardless of their initial motivation.
The findings suggest that forming higher-order habits is possible and important for health behaviors that are complex and multi-faceted, like maintaining a balanced diet.]

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