Cognitive and emotional reactions in strong interplay for orchestration of health-related behavioural change
Cognitive and emotional reactions
This main theme not only incorporates a wide range of reactions, but also describes how these reactions are highly interlinked in the behavioural change process over time. As described by the categories, the interplay of cognition and emotion is central, from early reactions to risk messages, through the decision-making process to trying to maintain health behaviour. Cognitive and emotional reactions were distinct, but often inseparable.