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Lab 1
The HHS 241 general lab was designed using the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change (Stages of Change model) as a guideline. The following should provide you with a better understanding of how the lab was formatted along with a better understanding of the Stages of Change model. Prochaska & DiClemente introduced The Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change in the earlier 80's. It has been widely researched and used to help describe the process individuals go through when acquiring or changing behaviors. By understanding these processes we better understand how individuals change behaviors, thus we are better able to develop intervention programs (and courses) that can help individuals acquire healthier behaviors as it relates to their health and fitness. Overview of the HHS 241 lab as it applies to the Stages of Change model:Labs one through four focus on the precontemplation and contemplation stages of the model by focusing on bringing awareness of current health status and behaviors patterns to you, the student. Starting in Lab four, the preparation stage is targeted by the development of goal/objective statements. These statements turn into the actions that individuals see as health behaviors in their life that they would like to work on modifying. Labs five through ten focus on potential obstacles that could prevent students from reaching their desired goals by addressing various factors such as; body image, potential barriers, stressors, lack of knowledge in exercise/activity program development, time management skills, personal support structure, and rewards. Though not all students may want to change health behaviors at the time they are taking the course, they will learn new skills and tools that will enable them to be more effective when/if they decide to do so in the future. Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Changes (Stages of Change Model) has four dimensions. The first dimension is the 'Stage' of a current behavior.
Cardinal, Brad (2001, November). The Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change. Presentation handouts presented in a Health Behaviors class at Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.Conceptual Overview of the Stages of Change model (Cardinal, 2001):
Second Dimension: Change ProcessesThe processes of change focus on the activities, events, and strategies that lead to successful behavior change.
Cognitive/Experiential Processes
Behavioral Processes
Third Dimension: Decisional BalanceOriginally conceptualized by Janis and Mann (1977), decisional balance refers to the relative weight assigned to the "pros" and "cons" of a decision. A "balance sheet" is created which allows potential gains and losses of any decision - including decisions associated with initiating and/or maintaining a physical activity program - to be observed. Fourth Dimension: Self-EfficacyBandura (1977) conceptualized self-efficacy as situation-specific self-confidence. Assuming adequate incentives and skill, self-efficacy is a powerful predictor variable. Cardinal, Brad (2001, November). The Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change. Presentation handouts presented in a Health Behaviors class at Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.
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