Table 2

Links between TDF and COM-B components*

COM-B componentsTDF domains
CapabilityPsychologicalKnowledge
Skills
Memory, attention and decision processes
Behavioural regulation
PhysicalSkills
OpportunitySocialSocial influences
PhysicalEnvironmental context and resources
MotivationReflectiveSocial/professional role and Identity
Beliefs about capabilities
Optimism
Beliefs about consequences
Intentions
Goals
AutomaticSocial/professional role and Identity
Optimism
Reinforcement
Emotion
  • *COM-B component stands for Capability (physical capability or psychological capability), Opportunity (physical opportunity or social opportunity), Motivation (automatic motivation or reflective motivation)–Behaviour, represents source of the behaviours and is the core of the Behaviour Change Wheel.16–18

  • TDF, Theoretical Domains Framework.