The 'Trans-Theoretical Model' (TTM) of Behaviour Change (Week 1) Flashcards
state what it is meant by the key term - ‘Trans-Theoretical Model’ (TTM)
the TTM is a model that proposes that health behaviour change involves progress through 6 stages of change
transitions between stages in the TTM are driven by what 2 things ?
- self-efficacy
2. decisional balence
what 2 things are used to initiate and maintain behaviour changes ?
- experiential processes
2. behavioural processes
state the 6 stages of the TTM in order
- pre-contemplation (I won’t exercise)
- contemplation (I might exercise)
- preparation (I will exercise)
- action (I am exercising)
- maintenance (I am still exercising)
- termination (I will never stop exercising)
state 4 characteristics about the ‘pre-contemplation’ stage of the TTM model
- no desire to become active
- unaware of own health behaviours, risks or benefits
- client is demoralised and resistant to change (most stable stage)
- costs > benefits of exercising
state 5 characteristics about the ‘contemplation’ stage of the TTM model
- client is considering exercise - becoming more active
- ambivalent - still lacks confidence
- relatively stable stage
- awareness of risks and benefits
- costs and benefits of exercise are in equal balance
state what it is meant by the key term - ambivalence
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone
state 3 characteristics about the ‘preparation’ stage of the TTM model
- client is preparing to exercise - health screening, info gathering, equipment, sampling exercise, etc…
- benefits are marginally greater than costs
- confidence remains fragile - relapse is a risk
state 4 characteristics about the ‘action’ stage of the TTM model
- exercise now a regular part of routine
- client is achieving the recommended guidelines
- benefits > costs
- least stable stage (effort to avoid relapse/temptation)
state 4 characteristics about the ‘maintenance’ stage of the TTM model
- regular exercise for 6 months
- fully integrated into life
- benefits greatly outlay costs
- more stable - risk of relapse reduced, less effort required to change
state 4 characteristics about the ‘termination’ stage of the TTM model
- regular exercise for over 5 years
- no risk of relapse
- 16% of US exercisers fall into this stage (Cardinal. 1999)
- greater self-efficacy, reduced effect of temptations and reliance on supportive strategies (Fallon and Havsenblus. 2004)
state 2 stage-matched strategies to help in the ‘pre-contemplation’ stage of the TTM (Pekmezi et al., 2020)
- analyse yourself and your actions
2. assess the risks of your current behaviours
state 3 stage-matched strategies to help in the ‘contemplation’ stage of the TTM (Pekmezi et al., 2010)
- weigh pros and cons of behaviour change
- confirm readiness and ability to change
- identify barriers to change
state 3 stage-matched strategies to help in the ‘preparation’ stage of the TTM (Pekmezi et al., 2010)
- write down your goal(s)
- prepare a plan of action
- make a list of motivating statements
state 2 stage-matched strategies to help in the ‘action’ stage of the TTM (Pekmezi et al., 2010)
- reward your success
2. seek social support
state 2 stage-matched strategies to help in the ‘maintenance’ stage of the TTM (Pekmezi et al., 2010)
- develop coping strategies for temptations
2. remember to reward yourself
state 3 characteristics of relapse (Marshall & Biddle., 2001)
- disappointment
- frustration
- feelings of failure
state 3 strategies to help avoid relapse (Marshall & Biddle., 2001)
- identify triggers that could lead to relapse
- recognise the barriers to success
- reaffirm your goal and commitment to change
the mechanisms of change (self-efficacy and decisional balance) are said to be two things in regards to change. what are these 2 things ?
antecedents and outcomes of change
what are the 3 elements of change ?
- readiness to change (do you have the resources and knowledge to make a lasting change successfully)
- barriers to change
- likelihood of relapse