Editing SMART criteria (section)

=== Physical activity ===
A review of literature indicates mixed effectiveness of the SMART acronym for increasing physical activity.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Swann |first1=Christian |last2=Jackman |first2=Patricia C. |last3=Lawrence |first3=Alex |last4=Hawkins |first4=Rebecca M. |last5=Goddard |first5=Scott G. |last6=Williamson |first6=Ollie |last7=Schweickle |first7=Matthew J. |last8=Vella |first8=Stewart A. |last9=Rosenbaum |first9=Simon |last10=Ekkekakis |first10=Panteleimon |date=2022-01-31 |title=The (over)use of SMART goals for physical activity promotion: A narrative review and critique |journal=Health Psychology Review |volume=17 |issue=2 |pages=211–226 |doi=10.1080/17437199.2021.2023608 |issn=1743-7199 |pmid=35094640 |s2cid=246429452 |doi-access=free}}</ref> Criticisms focus on its lack of scientific basis and empirical support, suggesting non-specific, open-ended goals might be more beneficial for some individuals. Research indicates that vague or challenging goals could be more effective than specific ones for increasing physical activity. Swann et al. highlight the original SMART framework's absence of theoretical or empirical foundation, contrasting with broader goal-setting research.<ref name=":2" />