Module 7: Theory and Planning Models Flashcards
define theory
- interrelated concepts, definitions, and propositions that present a systematic view of situations by specifying relations among variables in order to explain and predict the events of the situations
- process of developing ideas that can allow us to explain how and why events occur
define model
- mixture of ideas or concepts taken from many theories and used together
define concept
- primary elements of theories
- very general/broad
- things we assume people understand
define construct
- concept that is developed, created, or adopted for use with a specific theory
- perceived susceptibility/seriousness in HBM
define variable
- operational form of a construct
- how a construct will be measured
- quantitative measurement of a construct
example of a construct and variable that are related
- construct: self-efficacy
- variable: self-efficacy in using treadmill for 30 minutes per day
what are 4 ways that variables can be measured
- knowledge
- attitude
- self-efficacy
- intention
why do we use theories
- explain behaviors and reasons why people are or aren’t engaging in them
- present strategies to change behaviors
- help planning, implementing, and evaluating programs
are programs based on theories more or less likely to succeed
more likely
what three major things do theories do
- describe a phenomena
- explain events
- predict the future
define behavior change theories
- use by health education specialists
- provides processes for helping to explain behavior change
- each work better in certain situations than others
how do you know which theory to use
- no bets theory
- some have been used with specific health topics repeatedly and shown success
- ask specific questions about your population, their behaviors, and what level of theory you wish to use
what are the two major categories of theories
- planning models
- behavior change theories
what does the socio-ecological model do
- recognizes importance of the larger social system on individual behavior
- helps educators figure out which level an intervention should be done at
what are the levels of the socio-ecological model
- intrapersonal
- interpersonal
- organizational
- community
- policy
what is included in the intrapersonal level of the socio-ecological model
- knowledge
- attitudes
- skills
- values
what is included in the interpersonal level of the socio-ecological model
- family or friends
- anyone close to the individual
what is included in the organizational level of the socio-ecological model
- regulations at institutions that affect behavior
- schools, sports leagues, work
what is included in the community level of the socio-ecological model
- social networks and interactions
- social norms/culture
what is included in the policy level of the socio-ecological model
- policies and regulations at local, state, and federal levels that impact health and behaviors
- federally required maternity leave (not in amercia)
define intrapersonal level
focused on the individual
what are the 5 expectancy value theory cognitions
- knowledge
- attitudes
- beliefs
- values
- perceptions
define knowledge
- expectancy value theory cognition
- objectively verifiable truth
define attitude
- expectancy value theory cognition
- collection of beliefs about particular object or action
define beliefs
- expectancy value theory cognition
- considered to be true based on information at hand
define values
- expectancy value theory cognition
- relative importance of something
define perception
- expectancy value theory cognition
- interpretation of information
what are 4 intrapersonal theories
- health belief model
- theory of planned behavior
- transtheoretical mode
- precaution adoption process model
what are the two categories of intrapersonal theories
- continuum theory
- stage theory
define continuum theories
- have identifiable variables that influence action and combine them in a prediction equation
- putting people on a line; no specific points
examples of intrapersonal continuum theories
- health belief model
- theory of planned behavior
define stage theories
- ordered set of categories into which people can be classified and identify factors that could induce movement from one stage to another
- stair steps
example of intrapersonal stage theories
- transtheoretical mode
- precaution adoption process model
what is the oldest and most widely used individual behavior theory
health belief model
when and why was the health belief model created
- 1950
- by group of psychologists to figure out why people weren’t using health services for tuberculosis
what 3 factors contribute to health-related action according to the health belief model
- motivation or health concern
- perceived threat
- belief that following health behavior will be beneficial
what does perceived threat consist of in the health belief model
- perceived severity
- perceived susceptibility
- cues to action
- variables: demographic, sociopsychological, knowledge
what does likelihood of action consist of in the health belief model
- perceived benefits
- perceived barriers
what are the constructs of the health belief model
- perceived susceptibility
- perceived severity
- perceived benefits
- perceived barriers
- cues to action
- self-efficacy
define perceived susceptibility
- beliefs about the chances of getting a condition
- define what populations are at risk and their levels of risk
how can you increase perceived susceptibility
- tailor risk information based on individual’s characteristics or behaviors
- help the individual develop an accurate perception of their own risk
define perceived severity
- beliefs about the seriousness of a condition and its consequences
how can you increase perceived severity
- specify the consequences of a condition and recommended action
define perceived benefits
- beliefs about the effectiveness/positive outcomes of taking action to reduce risk or seriousness
how can you increase perceived benefits
- explain how, where, and when to take action and what the potential positive results will be
define perceived barriers
- beliefs about the material and psychological costs of taking action
- level of challenge of social, personal, environmental, and economic obstacles
how can you decrease perceived barriers
- offer reassurance, incentives, and assistance
- correct misinformation
define cues to action
- factors that activate readiness for change
- contributes to perceived threat
how can you increase cues to action
- provide how to information, promote awareness, and employ reminder systems
define self-efficacy
- confidence in one’s ability to take action
how can you increase self-efficacy
- provide training and guidance in performing action
- use progressive goal setting
- give verbal reinforcement
- demonstrate desired behaviors
what is the desired end result of the health belief model
- likelihood of behavior change
- taking action
how can a health educator use the health belief model
- increase perceived threat by increasing awareness
- decrease perceived barriers by making interventions low cost, accessible, and at a good time/location
- increase self-efficacy by giving people knowledge and skills
what are some limitations of the health belief model
- doesn’t account for social, cultural, socioeconomic, and past experiences
- assumes equal access for everyone
- not useful for long-term behavior change
applications of the health belief model
- behavioral research: AIDS, sexual behavior, smoking
- primary and secondary prevention: bike helmet use, condom use, vaccination