The validity of Transtheoretical Model through different psychological variables / La validez del modelo transteórico a través de diferentes variables psicológicas

El Modelo Transteórico es un modelo ampliamente utilizado para la explicación del cambio intencional, sobre todo cuando el cambio se refiere a conductas adictivas. A pesar de ello, también ha sido un modelo muy criticado, entre otros motivos por falta de validez. En este trabajo nos propusimos valorar la validez del propio modelo evaluando diferentesvariables psicológicas distintas a los propios constructos del modelo: amplificación somatosensorial, hábitos de salud, actitudes y opiniones.La muestra estuvo compuesta por 347 estudiantes de la Universidad de Huelva. La participación fue voluntaria. Los sujetos fumadores se distribuyeron según las etapas del Modelo Transteórico de la siguiente manera: 40.0% precontempladores, 18.3% contempladores, 9,7% preparadores, 9.0% acción y 23.0% mantenedores. Los resultados obtenidos apoyan la validez del modelo. AbstractThe Transtheoretical Model is widely used for explaining intentional behavior change, especially in addictive behaviors. Nevertheless, it is a much criticized model, due to its lack of validity. The aim of this study is to evaluate the model’s legitimacy assessing several psychological variables which differ from the its constructs: somatosensorial amplification, health habits, concern for health, attitudes and opinions. For it we use a students’ sample within the Huelva University. Participation was voluntary. The smokers were distributed according to the stages of the model Transtheoretical Change Model of the following way: 40.0% precontemplators, 18.3% contemplators, 9.7% preparers, 9.0% active, and 23.0% in maintenance. The results support the validity of the Transtheoretical Model.

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The Transtheoretical Approach

Handbook of Psychotherapy Integration ◽

10.1093/med-psych/9780190690465.003.0008 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 161-183 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

James O. Prochaska ◽

Carlo C. DiClemente

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Behavior Change ◽

Therapeutic Relationship ◽

Transtheoretical Model ◽

Change Processes ◽

Addictive Behaviors ◽

Temporal Dimension ◽

Intentional Behavior ◽

Assessment And Treatment ◽

Sustained Change

The transtheoretical model outlines important dimensions of intentional behavior change from an integrative perspective. Stages describe the motivational and temporal dimension and the critical multidimensional tasks involved in creating sustained change. Processes are an eclectic set of cognitive/experiential and behavioral coping activities that act as mechanisms or engines of change that drive completion of stage tasks. The chapter summarizes the origins of the approach, its applicability and structure, therapeutic relationship, and diversity considerations. A case example illustrates its assessment and treatment foundations. The transtheoretical approach has demonstrated utility in tailoring treatment and predicting outcomes across a variety of health, mental health, and addictive behaviors.

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The Uses of Stages of Change and Language within a Forestry Context

Journal of Forestry ◽

10.1093/jofore/fvab045 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Irene G Sarmiento ◽

Lyn M Van Swol ◽

Bret R Shaw ◽

Jennifer H Chung ◽

Alanna Koshollek

Keyword(s):

Behavior Change ◽

Stages Of Change ◽

Transtheoretical Model ◽

Negative Emotion ◽

Ordinary Least Squares ◽

Perceived Barriers ◽

Change Model ◽

Stages Of Change Model ◽

Emotion Words ◽

Professional Foresters

Abstract Advising landowners can be difficult for foresters. Landowners’ motivations towards behavior change should be considered prior to giving advice. The Stages of Change Model, also known as the Transtheoretical Model, assesses whether individuals are ready to perform new behaviors. This model was used to understand how landowner’s motivations towards behavior change affect future reforestation efforts, which could help foresters better advise landowners. Landowners from Wisconsin were recruited, reported current behaviors, and separated into either predecisional or postdecisional stages, based on self-reported stage of behavior. They received advice, reported future reforestation intentions, and provided comments. Using Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression and language analyses, predecisional stage perceived more barriers towards reforestation efforts and used more negative emotion words, whereas postdecisional stage reported more past habits of reforestation efforts and used more positive emotion words. Foresters should provide advice that reduces barriers for the predecisional stage and build on positive aspects of reforestation for the postdecisional stage. Study Implications: Reforestation is crucial for land management and ecosystem maintenance. Private landowners are encouraged by professional foresters to plant more trees for reforestation. However, landowners vary in reforestation efforts, and foresters must understand individual differences when advising. Results show that it is important to separate landowners into groups, using the Stages of Change Model, to determine previous behaviors affecting future reforestation and understand how language-use provides insights into what stage they are in and perceived barriers. Foresters should provide advice that reduces barriers for those with less reforestation experience and build on positive aspects of reforestation for those with more experience. These recommendations can empower more effective outreach.

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Metaphors for Addiction

Journal of Drug Issues ◽

10.1177/002204268701700102 ◽

1987 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 9-28 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

G. Alan Marlatt ◽

Kim Fromme

Keyword(s):

Behavior Change ◽

Stages Of Change ◽

Clinical Applications ◽

Change Model ◽

Addictive Behaviors ◽

Stages Of Change Model ◽

Flying Fish ◽

Prevention And Treatment ◽

Classical Myths ◽

And Behavior

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the use of metaphor to describe the addiction process. A number of classical myths and stories are described which have particular relevance for understanding addiction, including the Greek myths of Midas, Bacchus, Pandora, and Icarus. Recent theoretical accounts of the use of metaphors in psychotherapy and behavior change are reviewed, particularly those with implications for addictive behaviors. Clinical applications of metaphorical material are discussed in terms of a stages-of-change model. The paper concludes with a summary of a new allegorical tale, “Freddy the Flying Fish,” to illustrate the construction of metaphors in the prevention and treatment of addiction.

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Psychological Constructs to Predicting Adolescents' Exercise Behavior Change: Utilization of Stage of Change Model

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e579872013-009 ◽

2003 ◽

Author(s):

Kim Young-Ho

Keyword(s):

Behavior Change ◽

Stage Of Change ◽

Exercise Behavior ◽

Change Model ◽

Psychological Constructs

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Community-Level Sports Group Participation and Health Behaviors Among Older Non-Participants in a Sports Group: A Multilevel Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18020531 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 531

Author(s):

Taishi Tsuji ◽

Satoru Kanamori ◽

Yasuhiro Miyaguni ◽

Katsunori Kondo

Keyword(s):

Behavior Change ◽

Transtheoretical Model ◽

Community Level ◽

Older Individuals ◽

Multilevel Regression ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Partial Regression Coefficient ◽

Group Participation ◽

High Prevalence ◽

The Relationship

This study validates the relationship between community-level sports group participation and the frequency of leaving the house and transtheoretical model stages of behavior change for exercise among older individuals who did not participate in a sports group. We used cross-sectional data from the 2016 Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study. The proportion of sports group participants at the community level was calculated using the data from 157,233 older individuals living in 1000 communities. We conducted a multilevel regression analysis to examine the relationship between the proportion of sports group participants and the frequency of leaving the house (1 day/week or less) and the transtheoretical model stages of behavior change for exercise. A statistically significant relationship was observed between a high prevalence of sports group participation and lower risk of homeboundness (odds ratio: 0.94) and high transtheoretical model stages (partial regression coefficient: 0.06) as estimated by 10 percentage points of participation proportion. Older individuals, even those not participating in a sports group, living in a community with a high prevalence of sports group participation are less likely to be homebound; they are highly interested and have numerous opportunities to engage in exercise.

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Golden Moves

Social Marketing Quarterly ◽

10.1177/1524500413505569 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 19 (4) ◽

pp. 230-241 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Stephan Dahl ◽

Lynne Eagle ◽

Mustafa Ebrahimjee

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Behavior Change ◽

Nonprofit Organizations ◽

Social Marketing ◽

Transtheoretical Model ◽

Perceived Barriers ◽

Theory Approach ◽

The United Kingdom ◽

Activity Program ◽

Grounded Theory Approach

Social marketing is increasingly being used by public and nonprofit organizations to deliver behavior change objectives. Drawing on the example of physical activity for the over 65s, we show how social marketing techniques can deliver a physical activity program for a priority group that has so far received little attention. In this study, conducted in the United Kingdom, we use a grounded theory approach to understand motivational factors and perceived barriers and to determine the types of messages and message channels that could be used for a potential social marketing–based intervention. We show how the findings of this pilot study can be used to develop such an intervention, and present a modeled intervention, based on the transtheoretical model of behavior change.

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