The measurement of habit
In this chapter, we put forth a theory-based set of criteria for a 'good'habit measure,
encompassing predictive validity, discriminant validity, convergent validity, and reliability …
encompassing predictive validity, discriminant validity, convergent validity, and reliability …
The subjective experience of habit captured by self-report indexes may lead to inaccuracies in the measurement of habitual action
The habit construct, and proxy measures of habit such as frequency and recency measures
of past behaviour (Bagozzi & Warshaw, 1990), has been a topic of considerable interest to …
of past behaviour (Bagozzi & Warshaw, 1990), has been a topic of considerable interest to …
What measures of habit strength to use? Comment on Gardner (2015)
JS Labrecque, W Wood - Health psychology review, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
In this comment on Gardner's (2015) thoughtful review of the habit concept in health
behaviour, we largely agree with his definition of habit, although we also suggest the …
behaviour, we largely agree with his definition of habit, although we also suggest the …
Habit and behavior change
B Verplanken, S Orbell - Social psychology in action: Evidence-based …, 2019 - Springer
Habits are invisible and difficult to measure. Yet, they are pervasive in everyday life. In this
chapter we describe what habits are and what they do, such as effects on information …
chapter we describe what habits are and what they do, such as effects on information …
Defining habit in psychology
We review definitions of habit and evaluate how well current measures capture these
definitions. Habits are context–behaviour associations in memory that develop as people …
definitions. Habits are context–behaviour associations in memory that develop as people …
Effects of habit and intention on behavior: Meta-analysis and test of key moderators.
In a meta-analysis of research on measures of the habit construct, we aimed to estimate the
size and variability of habit–behavior and intention–behavior relations, and habit as a …
size and variability of habit–behavior and intention–behavior relations, and habit as a …
Reflections on Past Behavior: A Self‐Report Index of Habit Strength1
B Verplanken, S Orbell - Journal of applied social psychology, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
We argue that habit is a psychological construct, rather than simply past behavioral
frequency. In 4 studies, a 12‐item index of habit strength (the Self‐Report Habit Index, SRHI) …
frequency. In 4 studies, a 12‐item index of habit strength (the Self‐Report Habit Index, SRHI) …
Reflecting on non‐reflective action: An exploratory think‐aloud study of self‐report habit measures
B Gardner, V Tang - British journal of health psychology, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives Within health psychology, habit–the tendency to enact action automatically as a
learned response to contextual cues–is most commonly quantified using the 'S elf‐R eport H …
learned response to contextual cues–is most commonly quantified using the 'S elf‐R eport H …
Towards parsimony in habit measurement: Testing the convergent and predictive validity of an automaticity subscale of the Self-Report Habit Index
Abstract Background The twelve-item Self-Report Habit Index (SRHI) is the most popular
measure of energy-balance related habits. This measure characterises habit by automatic …
measure of energy-balance related habits. This measure characterises habit by automatic …
The habitual use of the self-report habit index
FF Sniehotta, J Presseau - Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Gardner and colleagues'[1] review of the association between health-related behavior and
habit strength assessed with the Self-report Habit Index (SRHI) helpfully shifts the debate …
habit strength assessed with the Self-report Habit Index (SRHI) helpfully shifts the debate …