Impact in the developing world cannot be made without changing behavior. Appleseed has a systematic and reliable process for doing just that, but the first step is pinpointing exactly what to change.
This slideshow covers the 5 Key Criteria to Choosing a Target Behavior, quizzes your understanding of the criteria, and introduces Appleseed's process for changing behavior.
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Choosing a Target Behavior by Appleseed
1. Choosing a Target Behavior
The first step in changing behavior is pinpointing exactly what to change
2. Choosing a Target Behavior
A good ¡°target behavior¡± meets 5 criteria.
All 5 criteria should be met!
3. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
1. Non-Divisible
2. End-State
3. High-Impact
4. High-Probability
5. Level of Penetration 20-80%
cannot be broken down further into smaller behaviors
will actually produce / lead directly to the desired outcome
makes a big difference, according to research & experts
target audience is likely to engage in this behavior, according to similar programs & surveys
% of target audience that have adopted the behavior already, according to observations & surveys
5. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
1. Non-Divisible
cannot be broken down
further into smaller
behaviors
Kids wash their
hands
6. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
1. Non-Divisible
cannot be broken down
further into smaller
behaviors
Kids wash hands with
soap & running water
before eating
7. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
2. End-State
will actually produce
the desired outcome
Mothers take bed
nets home
8. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
2. End-State
will actually produce
the desired outcome
Kids sleep under bed
nets every night
9. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
3. High-Impact
makes a big difference,
according to research &
experts
Kids drink from the
treated water tank at
school
10. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
3. High-Impact
makes a big difference,
according to research &
experts
Kids drink more tea
11. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
4. High-Probability
target audience is likely to
engage in this behavior,
according to similar programs
& surveys
All kids wear
shoes, all the time
12. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
4. High-Probability
target audience is likely to
engage in this behavior,
according to similar programs
& surveys
Kids swallow de-
worming pills
13. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
5. Level of Penetration 20-80%
% of target audience that have
adopted the behavior already,
according to observations &
surveys
*2008 UNICEF survey of Kenya Eastern Province Meru South District shows 93% babies breastfed within one day of birth n=252
Mothers breastfeed
babies within first day
of birth
14. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
5. Level of Penetration 20-80%
% of target audience that have
adopted the behavior already,
according to observations &
surveys
Babies exclusively
breastfed in first 6
months
*2008 UNICEF survey of Kenya Eastern Province Meru South District shows 26% children age 0-5 months exclusively breastfed n=110
15. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
1. Non-Divisible
2. End-State
3. High-Impact
4. High-Probability
5. Level of Penetration 20-80%
cannot be broken down further into smaller behaviors
will actually produce / lead directly to the desired outcome
makes a big difference, according to research & experts
target audience is likely to engage in this behavior, according to similar programs & surveys
% of target audience that have adopted the behavior already, according to observations & surveys
YOUR TARGET
BEHAVIOR