Behaviour Centred Design: towards an applied science of behaviour change

Behaviour Centred Design: towards an applied science of behaviour change

Behaviour change has become a hot topic. We describe a new approach, Behaviour Centred Design (BCD), which encompasses a theory of change, a suite of behavioural determinants and a programme design process. The theory of change is generic, assuming that successful interventions must create a cascade of effects via environments, through brains, to behaviour and hence to the desired impact, such ...

User-centred Design for sustainable Behaviour

Traditional eco-design has a strong focus on the supply side. Even when focusing on the use phase of products, still impacts directly under the control of the manufacturer dominate. However, the way users interact with a product may strongly influence the environmental impact of a product. Designers can try to influence this behaviour through the products they design. Several strategies have be...

Implementation science: understanding behaviour change and maintenance

Interventions to improve implementation of evidencebased health care have achieved modest and variable success. Improving implementation depends on changing the behaviour of health professionals, managers, commissioners and others working within and with the health care system. Achieving and maintaining behaviour change within the ethical and practical constraints that typically operate remains...

Theories and techniques of behaviour change: Developing a cumulative science of behaviour change

Behaviour of Individuals towards E-Waste Management in India

Technology is changing very quickly at very cheap prices. Along with this, it becomes easier to buy any electronic product right now as compared to previous years. There are many channels (Online & Offline) available in the market to buy your desired products. Nowadays it becomes a trend: to buy new electronic products to use the latest available technology. People prefer to buy new product ins...