Reflections on Past Behavior: A Self‐Report Index of Habit Strength<sup>1</sup>

Verplanken, Bas; Orbell, Sheina

doi:10.1111/j.1559-1816.2003.tb01951.x

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Reflections on Past Behavior: A Self‐Report Index of Habit Strength1

Published in Journal of Applied Social Psychology • Jun 1, 2003

Authors:

Bas Verplanken

Sheina Orbell

Abstract

We argue that habit is a psychological construct, rather than simply past behavioral frequency. In 4 studies, a 12‐item index of habit strength (the Self‐Report Habit Index, SRHI) was developed on the basis of features of habit; that is, a history of repetition, automaticity (lack of control and awa...

Subject

Habit

Automaticity

Psychology

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