Theory, Research, Practice, & HP2020 Flashcards
Theory
Set of interrelated concepts, definitions, propositions
Presents systematic view of events/situations by specifying relations among variables
To explain/predict events or situations
Model
Synthesis of theories
To explain specific problem
In particular setting/context
What do theories & models do?
Explains behavior
Suggests ways to achieve behavioral change
Concepts
Major components of theory
Building blocks/elements of theory
Need to be in place to promote certain behavior
Constructs
When concept has been developed/created/adopted
For use with specific theory
Determinants of Health
Individual/Personal
Social
Economic
Environmental
Individual Factors
Biology/genetics
Awareness/knowledge
Personal attitudes/motivations
Behavior/habit socialization
Social/Cultural/Group Factors
Social/cultural/peer group lifestyle patterns
Cultural customs
Levels of social support
Social norms/attitudes
Socioeconomic/Structural Factors
Poverty
Education
Access to quality health care
Physical Environment Factors
Can be seen, touched, smelled, tasted, heard
Policies & Intervention Factors
Of local, state & federal levels
Menus displaying caloric content
Regulations that impact health risk
Self-Concept Model
The mental image one has of oneself
Sociological Model
Focus on relationship between risk factors & social position
Social Cognitive Model
Focus on decision making, reasoning & other cognitive processes surrounding action
