Behaviour, adherence and change

Question 1

Describe 3 sources of intentions in the Theory of planned behaviour

Answer 1

• attitude toward behaviour: degree to which it is valued positively or negatively
• subjective norm: perceived social pressure from within our social network.
• perceived behavioral control: efficacy - perceptions on ability to perform a behaviour

Question 2

What is the Theory of planned behaviour

Answer 2

Intention or behavioral intentions are the most immediate determinant of behaviour

Question 3

Describe each of the stages in the Transtheoretical model in the proposed sequential order with reference to exercise

Answer 3

1. Pre-contemplation - attempting to contemplate change but isn’t strategic.
2. Contemplation - aware of the pros to change but also have negatives. No intention to change in the near future.
3. Preparation - active but not on a regular basis. Trying to change. Make action plans, goals, plans to overcome barriers.
4. Action - active regularly. Early stage of involvement on daily basis
5. Maintenance - active regularly for a long time and is adopted into life.

Question 4

example of how the TPB could be used to inform the development of a behaviour change intervention exercise contexts.

Answer 4

1. encouraging positive attitudes toward exercise.
2. highlighting other’s exercising and approval
3. highlight benefits of exercise e.g. spending time outdoors walking is free

Question 5

example of how the TTM could be used to inform the development of a behaviour change intervention exercise contexts.

Answer 5

through gp/ other allied health. 1. Informing to positives of exercise

2. preparing and planning the client for success of the behaviour and how to overcome barriers
3. taking action through the use of the exercise plan/program - use of goal setting and motivation
4. sustaining a long term behaviour and apart of life approach to exercise.

Question 6

TTM: behavioral process of change

Answer 6

• reinforcement management: rewards
• helping relationships: social support
• counter-conditioning: substitution unhealthy for healthy behaviour
• stimulus control: restructuring an environment
• self-liberation: self support