Behavioral Adherence to Anti-aging Protocols: Comparing “Big Steps” versus
“Baby Steps” in Lifestyle Interventions

Prahalad Jayavarapu, Arsal Sajjad, Aryan Sajjad; Sahasra Ravirala

doi:10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i08.014

Title: Behavioral Adherence to Anti-aging Protocols: Comparing “Big Steps” versus “Baby Steps” in Lifestyle Interventions
Authors: Prahalad Jayavarapu, Arsal Sajjad, Aryan Sajjad and Sahasra Ravirala
Journal: International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research (IJSSER) ISSN: 2455-8834 Volume: 10 Issue: 8 Publication Date: August 2025 DOI: 10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i08.014
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Prahalad Jayavarapu, Arsal Sajjad, Aryan Sajjad and Sahasra Ravirala MyEdMaster, LLC Virginia USA
MLA 8 Jayavarapu, Prahalad, et al. "Behavioral Adherence to Anti-aging Protocols: Comparing “Big Steps” versus “Baby Steps” in Lifestyle Interventions." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 10, no. 8, Aug. 2025, pp. 3236-3253, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i08.014. Accessed Aug. 2025. APA 6 Jayavarapu, P., Sajjad, A., Sajjad, A., & Ravirala, S. (2025, August). Behavioral Adherence to Anti-aging Protocols: Comparing “Big Steps” versus “Baby Steps” in Lifestyle Interventions. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 10(8), 3236-3253. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i08.014 Chicago Jayavarapu, Prahalad, Arsal Sajjad, Aryan Sajjad, and Sahasra Ravirala. "Behavioral Adherence to Anti-aging Protocols: Comparing “Big Steps” versus “Baby Steps” in Lifestyle Interventions." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 10, no. 8 (August 2025), 3236-3253. Accessed August, 2025. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i08.014.
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ABSTRACT: This study investigates health behavior adherence in adults over a five-week period, by comparing how effective gradual, smaller steps (“baby steps”) are versus more immediate steps (“big steps”) in lifestyle interventions. Eight participants logged their daily behaviors such as diet, exercise, and sleep, using a scoring system (+1 for positive behaviors, -1 for negative behaviors). The findings showed that consistent logging had a positive correlation with improvements, specifically the “big steps” participants, as they had more overall progress (e.g., better adherence to nutrient-rich foods and exercise). Some of the main challenges included cutting back on sugar and proper fiber intake, and some positives were good hydration and organized activities like exercise. This study highlights the importance of personalized and reliable tracking systems that ultimately lead to positive behavioral changes through proper consistency. These findings suggest that the combination of setting goals with appropriate feedback can improve health interventions for adults, but long-term sustainability in this field requires more research.

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