Application of Theory Flashcards
Theories of Behavior Change (Individual Level)
- Transtheoretical Model
2. Health Belief Model
social ecological model
individual - interpersonal - organizational - community - public policy
explains the relationship b/w socioeconomic status and health by illustrating that health status and social standing are linked to interrelated factors of health
Transtheoretical model: Stages of Change
- Precontemplation
- Contemplation
- Preparation
- Action
- Relapse/Recycle
Pre-contemplation (TTM)
no intention of acting within next 6 months
contemplation (TTM)
intends to act within next 6 months
preparation (TTM)
intends to act within the next thirty days;
some behavioral steps in the direction
action (TTM)
has changed behavior for less than 6 months
maintenance (TTM)
has maintained behavior change for more than 6 months
relapse/recycle (TTM)
revert to prior behavior
consciousness raising (TTM)
enhancing knowledge or awareness of health risk and protective factors
dramatic relief (TTM)
enhancing emotional reaction to health-risk behaviors
self re-evaluation (TTM)
visualizing life without the risky health behavior
environmental re-evaluation (TTM)
developing appreciation for how personal behavior affects others
self-liberation (TTM)
establishing the belief that one can change and make commitments to change
helping relationships (TTM)
obtaining support for the health behavior change
counter-conditioning (TTM)
substituting healthy behaviors for unhealthy behaviors
contingency management (TTM)
focusing on the consequence of behavior;
reward positive behavior, record progress, change environment
stimulus control (TTM)
managing cues that stimulate behavior;
remove cues for unhealthy behavior;
create cues for behavior
social liberation
promoting social causes consistent with the desired healthy behavior
Health Belief Model
beliefs influence health behaviors
individual perceptions of Health Belief Model
- perceived susceptibility
2. perceived severity
perceived susceptibility
belief of risk for developing condition
ex: My child is very likely to get HPV
perceived severity
belief in the seriousness of a condition
ex: the HPV infection can cause a serious disease