Table 4 Developing an intervention climate rich in interpersonal involvement (supporting relatedness)
Basic psychological need | Key processes targeted (mechanisms of action) | Motivational and behavioral change techniques (active ingredients) | Session activities (examples) |
|---|---|---|---|
Relatedness | Increase sense of connection and acceptance | Make activities within the group interactive, stimulating discussions around participant’s perspectives on changes [BCT 3.1 and 6.2; MBCT 6, 7 and 8] | During session 4, participants were encouraged to share personally relevant change tips and tricks for being more active, which helped other participants think of ways of adapting the same behavior to their daily life |
Create a genuine, warm, and nonthreatening environment where all perspectives around change are acknowledged and accepted [BCT 3.1; MBCT 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12] | All discussions during sessions were held in group, allowing every participant to share their experiences | ||
Increase sense of belongingness | Facilitate empathy within a group with the same characteristics [BCT 3.1; MBCT 11 and 12] | The group comprised of breast cancer survivors undergoing hormonal therapy, being able to share similar experiences | |
Support/testimonials from role models [BCT 6.1 and 6.2; MBCT 14] | For sessions 3, 5, and 7, other breast cancer survivors, who underwent similar treatments to the participants, were invited to give their testimony on why and how they practice regular PA |