Narrative review reveals common ground between major behavior change theories and neurobiology, suggesting an integrated model for lifelong health.
Key Points
To connect core neuroscientific principles with established behavioral change theories and introduce a unified neurobiological framework for health interventions.
Conducted a narrative review of widely adopted psychological and behavioral change theories.
Synthesized theories—including Social Cognitive Theory, Self-Determination Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness—into the Behavior Change Resource Model.
Mapped diverse psychological approaches (such as Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, and Positive Psychology) directly onto shared neurobiological systems.
Provided a conceptual framework that unifies psychological models with motivation science to better guide long-term health behavior maintenance across populations.