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The Application of Cognitive Load Theory to the Design of Health and Behavior Change Programs: Principles and Recommendations
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Kimberley A. Baxter; Nidhi Sachdeva; Sabine Baker – Health Education & Behavior, 2025
Health and behavior change programs play a crucial role in improving health behaviors at individual and family levels. However, these programs face challenges with engagement and retention and typically show modest efficacy. Cognitive load theory is an established and highly used educational theory that proposes individuals have a finite capacity…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Health Education, Behavior Change, Instructional Design