Beyond the cross‐section: Rethinking the intention–behaviour gap through a conceptual and methodological lens
To close the IBG, future research should integrate dynamic methodologies and real-time interventions that align with situational and motivational states. We advocate for context-sensitive strategies, such as just-in-time adaptive interventions and implementation intentions, to enhance behavioural enactment. This reconceptualization offers a pathway towards more precise theory and effective intervention in health behaviour change.
Authors
- Claudio R. Nigg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2897-4689)
- Darko Jekauc (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7640-5149)
- F. Sniehotta
- Manuel C. Voelkle
Institutions
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (DE)
- Bern University of Applied Sciences (CH)
- University of Freiburg (DE)
- University of Mannheim (DE)
- Heidelberg University (DE)
- University Hospital Heidelberg (DE)
- University Medical Centre Mannheim (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- British Journal of Health Psychology
- Published
- 2025-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.70046
- Primary Topic
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00