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The Future Of Health Behavior Research And Training: A Modified Delphi Study, Jay E. Maddock, M. Renée Umstattd Meyer, Adam Barry, Brian Colwell
The Future Of Health Behavior Research And Training: A Modified Delphi Study, Jay E. Maddock, M. Renée Umstattd Meyer, Adam Barry, Brian Colwell
Health Behavior Research
The purpose of the current study is to assess (1) health behavior researchers’ opinions on significant new foci emerging over the next 20 years, (2) disciplines that can serve as important partners, and (3) adjustments needed for doctoral training programs to prepare researchers for emerging trends. A two-wave modified Delphi procedure was employed to assess opinions and perspectives of current health behaviors researchers. Participants were recruited through email invitations sent to the membership listserv of the American Academy of Health Behavior. In Wave I, respondents generated up to three ideas for each of four prompts: (1) the biggest game changers …