transtheoretical model Flashcards
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assumption two about change
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- model recognises that change does not happen quickly so some stages many be missed out
1
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transtheoretical model
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- devised to explain behavioural change to overcome addiction
2
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assumption one about change
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- people change their addictive behaviour through a series of progressive changes
3
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assumption three about change
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- people differ in how ready they are to change addictive behaviour
4
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assumption four about change
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- how useful an intervention is depends the stage the client is currently in
5
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five stages
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- precontemplation
- contemplation
- preparation
- action
- maintenance
6
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precontemplation
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- not thinking about changing their behaviour in the near future because of denial or demotivation (tried before and failed)
7
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contemplation
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- considering changing their behaviour in the next six months, but doesn’t mean they decided to change
- aware they need to change but are aware of the costs (less enjoyment)
8
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preparation
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- believes that the benefits of change outweigh the costs, so they decide to change their behaviour sometime within the next month
9
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action
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- have done something to to change their behaviour in the last six months
- action must substantially reduce their risk
10
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maintenance
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- has maintained a change for more than six months
- more confident that the change can be continued in the longer tern because it becomes a way of life
11
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strength (eval)
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- views behaviour change as a dynamic process and emphasised the importance of time
12
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weakness (eval)
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- other health models may better explain behavioural change
- e.g: viewing self efficacy was a motivator to change
