Improving the Rigor of Mechanistic Behavioral Science: The Introduction of the Checklist for Investigating Mechanisms in Behavior-Change Research (CLIMBR) |
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| Institution: | Columbia University;Boston University;Columbia University;Stanford University;Columbia University;Florida International University–Center for Children and Families;Texas Tech University;Florida International University–Center for Children and Families;University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf;Louisiana State University;Technische Universität Dresden, Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy;Technische Universität Dresden, Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy;University of Applied Sciences for Social Work, Education and Nursing;Technische Universität Dresden, Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy;Technische Universität Dresden, Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy;Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München;University of Greifswald;Institute for Translational Psychiatry, WWU Münster;Center of Mental Health, University Hospital Würzburg;Medical Center – University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine;Center for Basics in NeuroModulation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg;University of Greifswald;Center for Mind, Brain and Behavior, Philipps-University Marburg;Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin;Mental Health Research and Treatment Center, Ruhr‐Universität Bochum;Protect-AD Study Site Cologne;Faculty of Psychology & Center for Mind, Brain and Behavior, Philipps-University of Marburg;Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin;Institute of Psychology, Biological Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Würzburg;Institute of Psychology, Biological Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University of Würzburg;Friedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–Nürnberg;Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, Boston University;Harvard Medical School;Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, Boston University;University of Washington, Seattle;Harvard Medical School;U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, VA Boston Healthcare System;Boston University School of Medicine;Florida State University |
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| Abstract: | Diverse fields rely on the development of effective interventions to change human behaviors, such as following prescribed medical regimens, engaging in recommended levels of physical activity, getting vaccinations that promote individual and public health, and getting a healthy amount of sleep. Despite recent advancements in behavioral intervention development and behavior-change science, systematic progress is stalled by the lack of a systematic approach to identifying and targeting mechanisms of action that underlie successful behavior change. Further progress in behavioral intervention science requires that mechanisms be universally prespecified, measurable, and malleable. We developed the CheckList for Investigating Mechanisms in Behavior-change Research (CLIMBR) to guide basic and applied researchers in the planning and reporting of manipulations and interventions relevant to understanding the underlying active ingredients that do—or do not—drive successful change in behavioral outcomes. We report the rationale for creating CLIMBR and detail the processes of its development and refinement based on feedback from behavior-change experts and NIH officials. The final version of CLIMBR is included in full. |
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| Keywords: | reporting guidelines behavior change mechanisms of action |
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