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Unit 1
Study Guide -- Behavior Change |
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One of the most powerful forces in human behavior is self-fulfilling prophecy. If a person believes something strongly enough and that something is in the realm of possibilities, they will do everything in their power to make sure it comes true.
- M. Samuelson
Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Changes (Stages of Change Model) has four dimensions. The first dimension is the 'Stage' of a current behavior.
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Cardinal, Brad (2001, November). The Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change. Presentation handouts presented in a Health Behaviors class at Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.
Stages of Change
- Precontemplation: “Never”
- Contemplation: “Someday”
- Preparation “Soon”
- Action: “Now”
- Maintenance: “Forever”
Precontemplation
- Failure to recognize or acknowledge a problem behavior
- No intention to change habit
- Strategies:
- Learn more about benefits of giving up a problem behavior
- Give information with compassion
Contemplation
- Acknowledgement of a problem
- Attempts to understand the problem behavior and what caused it
- Strategies
- Encourage individual to set a date for behavior change
- Visualize how things might be different with this behavior change
Preparation
- Planning behavior change within the next month
- Creating a plan of action to change
- Determining strategies for change
- Strategies
- Write up a specific plan of action
- Discuss with supportive others
- Group classes
- Self-help materials
Action
- Changes are being made
- Establish routine
- Adjust goals to assure they are realistic
- Strategies
- Stick to plan
- Continue to seek supportive others
- Determine appropriate rewards for progress
Maintenance
- Keep up changes that have been made
- Recognize and plan for triggers to relapse
- Lifelong process
- Strategies
- Continue to recognize behavior as part of identity and lifestyle
- Know that any slips are part of normal behavior change and an opportunity to learn
Behavior Change
- Continuum of stages, with likelihood of recycling through the stages
- Linear progression is possible, but a rare phenomenon
- Strong support from friends, family, coworkers can be helpful at each stage
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