April 2021 PMID 32546012

An intervention designed to investigate habit formation in a novel health behaviour.

Enrique L P Mergelsberg, Barbara A Mullan, Vanessa Allom, Amelia Scott

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Peak: 6 in Jun 2020
across 2 sources since Jun 2020

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Jun 2020 – Aug 2025

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The discussions broadly acknowledge the contribution of the publication to understanding habit formation, with examples like mentions of its implications for health behavior interventions and the role of psychological factors, framed in an enthusiastic tone supported by citations of the authors and keywords like 'new paper' and 'research'. Words such as 'further our understanding' and hashtags like #habits emphasize both the perceived significance and ongoing interest in the topic.

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Most discussions support the idea that the research enhances our understanding of habit formation and behavior change.

InterestModerate interest

Comments express moderate interest by highlighting the novelty and relevance of the study to health psychology.

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Participants reference specific aspects, such as interventions and psychological factors, indicating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest this work could influence future research or practical applications in health behavior change.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explored how different behavior change techniques, such as monitoring and cues, affect habit formation for a new health behavior over three weeks, with participants' psychological factors like self-efficacy and motivation also examined as predictors.
  • Results showed that all participants increased their habit strength and behavior, with community members developing stronger and more sustained habits compared to students, and factors like intention and motivation playing a key role in maintaining behavior change.
  • The findings suggest that any intervention can help establish healthy habits, and that psychological factors such as intention, habit, and behavior are crucial for predicting and sustaining behavior change over time.

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Behavioural Science and Health Research Group
@HPBMRG · X

A new paper out of our group! "An intervention designed to investigate habit formation in a novel health behaviour" in Psychology and Health. Enrique Mergelsberg, @MullanBarbara, Vanessa Allom & Amelia Scott https://t.co/mPr8ke8I7A #habits #healthpsychology

Jun 17, 2020 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 1,030 followers View post →
Curtin University Psychology
@CPsychResearch · X

This research furthers our understanding of how to help people form healthy habits. It was found that any intervention seems to be effective in forming a habit and changing behaviour. https://t.co/yeBQ1VwBSo @mullanbarbara @EnriqueMergels1

Jun 28, 2020 · 2 likes · 577 followers View post →
MindGamesWeldon
@MindGamesWeldon · X

RT @HPBMRG: A new paper out of our group! "An intervention designed to investigate habit formation in a novel health behaviour" in Psychol…

Jun 18, 2020 · 4 shares · 16,327 followers View post →
Dr. Darren Haywood
@DarrenHaywood14 · X

RT @HPBMRG: A new paper out of our group! "An intervention designed to investigate habit formation in a novel health behaviour" in Psychol…

Jun 18, 2020 · 4 shares · 523 followers View post →
Dr Tess Fletcher
@TessMDFletcher1 · X

RT @HPBMRG: A new paper out of our group! "An intervention designed to investigate habit formation in a novel health behaviour" in Psychol…

Jun 23, 2020 · 4 shares · 64 followers View post →
Hannah Vogel
@HannahVooo · X

RT @HPBMRG: A new paper out of our group! "An intervention designed to investigate habit formation in a novel health behaviour" in Psychol…

Jun 18, 2020 · 4 shares · 6 followers View post →

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Curtin University Psychology
@CPsychResearch · X

This research furthers our understanding of how to help people form healthy habits. It was found that any intervention seems to be effective in forming a habit and changing behaviour. https://t.co/yeBQ1VwBSo @mullanbarbara @EnriqueMergels1

Jun 28, 2020 · 2 likes · 577 followers View post →
Dr Tess Fletcher
@TessMDFletcher1 · X

RT @HPBMRG: A new paper out of our group! "An intervention designed to investigate habit formation in a novel health behaviour" in Psychol…

Jun 23, 2020 · 4 shares · 64 followers View post →
MindGamesWeldon
@MindGamesWeldon · X

RT @HPBMRG: A new paper out of our group! "An intervention designed to investigate habit formation in a novel health behaviour" in Psychol…

Jun 18, 2020 · 4 shares · 16,327 followers View post →
Hannah Vogel
@HannahVooo · X

RT @HPBMRG: A new paper out of our group! "An intervention designed to investigate habit formation in a novel health behaviour" in Psychol…

Jun 18, 2020 · 4 shares · 6 followers View post →
Dr. Darren Haywood
@DarrenHaywood14 · X

RT @HPBMRG: A new paper out of our group! "An intervention designed to investigate habit formation in a novel health behaviour" in Psychol…

Jun 18, 2020 · 4 shares · 523 followers View post →
Behavioural Science and Health Research Group
@HPBMRG · X

A new paper out of our group! "An intervention designed to investigate habit formation in a novel health behaviour" in Psychology and Health. Enrique Mergelsberg, @MullanBarbara, Vanessa Allom & Amelia Scott https://t.co/mPr8ke8I7A #habits #healthpsychology

Jun 17, 2020 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 1,030 followers View post →