Lecture 21 Flashcards
what are the 2 examples of theoretical models of health
health belief model
theory of planned behaviour
what is the health belief model
perceived susceptibility and severity -> perceived threat
perceived benefits and barriers and cues to action ad self efficacy -> health behaviour (promoting/compromising)
what are the 5 critiques for the health belief model
not all beliefs occur simultaneously in one off assessment
assumes that human beings are rational decision makers
may oversimplify role of a threat
limited account of social influences on behaviour
doesnt account for emotions
what is the theory of planned behaviour model
attitude towards behaviour, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control interact together –> intentions –> behaviours
what are the 2 critiques of the theory of planned behaviour model
doesnt account for emotions
does intention always lead to behaviour?
