1.10 Motivation and adherence Flashcards
What are the 2 types of motivation?
- Intrinsic
- Extrinsic
What is essential for creating long-term behaviour change?
Fosterting people’s intrinsic motivation
Which type of motivation is needed for long-term behaviour change?
Intrinsic motivation
What are 3 ways to increase intrinsic motivation?
- Setting realistic goals
- Creating fun and engaging exercise routines
- Adding in social interactions
Which type of motivation can often be highly motivating in the early stages of behaviour change?
Extrinsic motivation
What are 2 ways to increase extrinsic motivation?
- Offering rewards and incentives
- Pointing out the consequences of not changing behaviour
What is required to get people to engage in long-term health behaviours?
Making them intrinsically motivated
What are the 5 stages of change in the Stanges of Change model?
- Pre-contemplation
- Contemplation
- Preparation
- Action
- Maintenance
How can health professionals use the Stages of Change model?
To find strategies to guide clients through the 5 stages of change
What are 4 things the Stages of Change model can be applied to?
- Alcohol
- Exercise
- Smoking
- Weight management
Who decides when a person moves from one stage to another?
The person who is making behaviour change
What is the pre-contemplation stage?
When the person has no intention of making a change
What is the contemplation stage?
When the person is thinking about making a change but has not yet made the decision to act
What is the preparation stage?
When the person has decided to make a commitment to change
What is the action stage?
When the person has adopted the new behaviour
What is the maintenance stage?
When the person has engaged in the behaviour for at least 6 months
What are 5 reasons that people can relapse?
- Boredom
- Family crisis
- Holiday
- Injury
- New job
