Prestwich et al., 2005, Study 2: Planning when and where to breast self-examine with their partners especially increased its likelihood among female undergraduates one month later
Reference:
Prestwich, A., Conner, M., Lawton, R., Bailey, W., Litman, J., & Molyneaux, V. (2005). Individual and collaborative implementation intentions and the promotion of breast self-examination. Psychology and Health, 20(6), 743-760.
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Female undergraduates randomized to form implementation intentions were more likely to perform breast self-exams over the next month. Those who had a romantic partner and chose to have their partner perform the exam with them were especially likely to have performed a breast self-exam.
Psychological Process:
What Desired Meaning is At Stake?
What is the Person Trying to Understand?
Selves (My Own and Others')How?
Psychological Question Addressed
Where and when will I accomplish my goals?Where and when will I accomplish my goals?Psychological Question Addressed
Where and when will I accomplish my goals?Psychological Process 2:
Need
Need to BelongWhat is the Person Trying to Understand?
What Desired Meaning is At Stake?
What Desired Meaning is At Stake?
To Feel Connected, Included, Respected, and Valued by OthersWhat About it?
Approach to Desired Meaning
Approach to Desired Meaning
Link Belonging to a Behavior or Attitude to Motivate Positive ChangeHow?
Psychological Question Addressed
Am I working together with others to accomplish personal or collective goals?Am I working together with others to accomplish personal or collective goals?Linking social connections and feelings of belonging to goal pursuitsPsychological Question Addressed
Psychological Question Addressed
Am I working together with others to accomplish personal or collective goals?Psychological Process 3:
Social Area:
Health
Intervention Technique:
Active reflection, on goals