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Transtheoretical Model of Change

The transtheoretical model of change has had a significant impact on health promotion. The model is used for the explanation of behavior and the design of health behavior interventions. Originally developed as a strategy to explain and predict harmful behavior, such as tobacco use, the application of the model has become so widespread that it is one of the most commonly used models in public health practice.

According to Prochaska and DiClemente (as cited in Edberg, 2007), behavior change occurs in steps or stages as an individual moves from contemplating a behavior change, through getting ready for behavior change, to making the change and maintaining the new behavior. Interventions can be designed to address one or more of the various processes of change associated with the stages of behavior change.

Stages of Change

Description

Precontemplation

No intention to change behavior in the next six months

Contemplation

Intends or is thinking about changing behavior in the next six months

Preparation

Intends to change behavior in the next thirty days and has taken some steps toward behavior change

Action

Has intentionally changed the behavior for less than six months

Maintenance

Has intentionally changed the behavior for more than six months

Using the University online library resources, research the transtheoretical model of change. Apply the acquired information to complete your assignment.

  • Identify a health behavior.
  • Explain how each of the “stages of behavior change” from the transtheoretical model of change can be applied to the health behavior.
  • Describe the types of strategies that could be used to move an individual from contemplation to action.
  • Explain how these strategies would be different from those used to move an individual from precontemplation to contemplation.

Write your initial response in approximately 200 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

By Saturday, September 9, 2017, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, September 13, 2017, review and comment on at least two of your fellow students citing any points you had not previously considered or on which you disagree. Consider the similarities or differences in the way that the model is applied to different behaviors.

Edberg, M. (2007). Essentials of health behavior: Social and behavioral theory in public health. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.

DQ Grading Criteria
Points

Initial response was:

  • Insightful, original, accurate, and timely.
  • Substantive and demonstrated advanced understanding of concepts.
  • Compiled/synthesized theories and concepts drawn from a variety of sources to support statements and conclusions.
16

Discussion Response and Participation:

  • Responded to a minimum of two peers in a timely manner.
  • Offered points of view supported by research.
  • Asked challenging questions that promoted discussion.
  • Drew relationships between one or more points in the discussion.
16
  • Wrote in a clear, concise, formal, and organized manner.
  • Responses were error free.
  • Information from sources, where applicable, was paraphrased appropriately and accurately cited.
8
Total:
40
 

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