Transtheoretical Model

Transtheoretical Model

Behavior Theories Discussion Erin Rockenbach

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Transtheoretical Model

This model was developed by integrating psychotherapeutic strategies to explain how people adopt and maintain health behaviors. Applications for this model have included health initiates including alcohol and substance abuse, anxiety and panic disorders, eating disorders and obesity, hand washing, immunizations, mammography screening, unplanned pregnancy prevention, sun exposure, and more (McKenzie, et al., 2017). There are four main constructs that will be discussed in the upcoming slides: stages of change, processes of change, self-efficacy, and temptaion.

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Transtheoretical Model

Constructs

At each stage covert and overt activities, which may be experimental or behavioral, aid in the continuation of progress.

Processes of Change

The ability to continue making choices that bring a person closer to their goals requires a strenght of character.

Self-Efficacy

Decisions are based on wieghing the pros and cons of each option, including inaction.

Decisional Balance

Changes are made in gradual steps towards the goal of making the change permanent.

Stages of Change

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References McKenzie, J.F., Neiger, B.L. & Thackeray, R. (2017). Planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs: A primer, (7th ed.). Pearson Education.

What is the best choice?

The importance of values, costs, and outcomes are considered. These positive (pro) and negative (con) factors play a role in the actions a person takes.

References McKenzie, J.F., Neiger, B.L. & Thackeray, R. (2017). Planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs: A primer, (7th ed.). Pearson Education.

Stages

1. Precontemplation: No action within the next 6 months 2. Contemplation: Planning to take action in next 6 months 3. Preparation: Planning to take action within the next 30 days and already made changes 4. Action: Overt behavioral changes for less than 6 months 5. Maitenence: Overt behavioral changes for more than 6 months 6. Termination: No temptation to return to old behaviors

References McKenzie, J.F., Neiger, B.L. & Thackeray, R. (2017). Planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs: A primer, (7th ed.). Pearson Education.

Strenght of Character

The confidence to engage in the healthy behavior versus the temptation to engage in unhealthy behavior across different challenging situations.

References

McKenzie, J.F., Neiger, B.L. & Thackeray, R. (2017). Planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs: A primer, (7th ed.). Pearson Education.

References McKenzie, J.F., Neiger, B.L. & Thackeray, R. (2017). Planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion programs: A primer, (7th ed.). Pearson Education.