Participation theories Flashcards
to change health behaviour such as beginning an exercise program, one must understand psychosocial influences on motivation. (5)
1) Attitude towards exercise
2) Perceived norms
3) Support from important exercise
4) Belief that it will work
5) Possible barriers
Goals of participation theories
- help sedentary people become active
- help active people stay active
theory based programming
using variables of a certain theory that we know has already worked and applying it to the programming you are going to do.
self-efficacy
the confidence you have in your ability to do something
what is the most important determinant of physical activity?
self-efficacy
5 sources of self-efficacy development
1) mastery experience
2) vicarious experience
3) verbal persuasion
4) physiological state
5) mood states
6 stages of change
1) pre-contemplation
2) contemplation
3) preparation
4) action
5) maintenance
6) termination
5 constructs of TTM
stages of change, decisional balance, processes of change, self-efficacy, temptation
3 factors in considering increasing motivation
1) autonomy
2) competence
3) relatedness
4 individual ways to help seniors become more active
self-monitoring, goal setting, stimulus control, self-reinforcement
behavioural contract
symbolizes a commitment and acts as a reminder to be active
motivational interviewing
client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence
ambivalence
when someone has conflicting reactions, beliefs or feelings towards something
