The Transtheoretical Model of Change Applied to Developing Suicidal Behavior

2002 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 345-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
David W. Coombs ◽  
Larry Fish ◽  
Diane Grimley ◽  
Emma Chess ◽  
William Ryan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Transtheoretical Model Of Change ◽  
Change Processes ◽  
Psychological States

The Transtheoretical Model of Change (TMC) is investigated as a tool for explaining and diagnosing suicidal behavior. Investigators found in a sample of 42 hospitalized suicide ideators and attempters, that most patients had progressed through the stages of change as predicted by the TMC, and that ten change processes (psychological states or experiences) defined by the TMC, were used systematically in association with specific stages of change. Women were more likely to report using the change processes than men. Investigators conclude that the TMC holds promise as a tool for understanding suicidal behavior and for designing appropriate interventions.

scholarly journals The profile of client's readiness for change and preference to typical processes of change

Psihologija ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vesna Gavrilov-Jerkovic
Keyword(s):  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Readiness To Change ◽  
Readiness For Change ◽  
Transtheoretical Model Of Change ◽  
Processes Of Change ◽  
Theoretical Part ◽  
Research Author ◽  
Paper Author

In the theoretical part of this paper author considers the difficulties to define phenomenon of patient's readiness to change and proposes dimensions of transtheoretical model of change, that is, stages of change and processes as conceptual frames for exceeding those difficulties. Through the research author investigates the possibility to identify typical profiles of patient's readiness from the data about measured levels of particular stages of change. The results infer that several typical profiles of readiness can be identified and that it is possible that these profiles could be connected with tendency of patients to prefer passive or action-restructure processes of change.

scholarly journals A systematic review of the transtheoretical model of behaviour change and alcohol use

Psychologica ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-22
Author(s):  
Flaviane Bevilaqua Felicíssimo ◽  
Víviam Vargas Barros ◽  
Sabrina Maura Pereira ◽  
Natália Quintela Rocha ◽  
Lélio Moura Lourenço
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Rhode Island ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Readiness To Change ◽  
Change Processes ◽  
Processes Of Change ◽  
Change Assessment

Introdução: O estudo sobre o álcool tem aumentado em todo o mundo devido ao seu impacto social e econômico, e as doenças relacionadas ao uso de álcool estarem entre os distúrbios mais comuns de abuso de substâncias. Desta forma, faz-se necessário investigar os métodos mais eficazes e adequados de tratamento para diferentes populações. Método: Este trabalho analisou a literatura científica sobre o Modelo Transteórico de Mudança de Comportamento relacionados ao consumo de álcool. Foram consultadas as bases de dados Scopus, PubMed, PsycINFO, PepsiCo e Lilacs, utilizando os descritores transtheoretical model, transtheoretical approach, stages of change, processes of change e cycle of change cruzado com o descritor alcoholism, no período de dez anos (2001 a 2011). Principais resultados: A maioria das pesquisas encontradas utilizavam métodos longitudinais e quantitativos, além de uma prevalência no uso dos questionários Readiness to Change Questionnaire e University of Rhode Island Change Assessment utilizados na mensuração do ModeloTransteórico. Os resultados indicaram que outras variáveis podem influenciar o comportamento do indivíduo em relação à sua fase de mudança de comportamento e identificou problemas relacionados ao uso de álcool em pacientes que procuravam tratamento para outras condições de saúde. Esta constatação reforça a necessidade de práticas de triagens para a prevenção dos agravos relacionados ao uso de álcool.Implicações: O modelo Transteórico é importante no processo de mudança de comportamento, uma vez que permite a identificação dos estágios e a escolha de intervenções mais adequadas ao estágio do paciente, além de evitar que esforços sejam feitos na direção contrária à necessidade do usuário. Conclusão: Ressalta-se a necessidade de mais estudos na área, especialmente em relação às práticas de profissionais de saúde.

Stages of Change, Self-Efficacy, and the Adoption of Vigorous Exercise: A Prospective Analysis

1993 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 390-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin A. Armstrong ◽  
James F. Sallis ◽  
Melbourne F. Hovell ◽  
C. Richard Hofstetter
Keyword(s):  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Multivariate Analyses ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Stage Of Change ◽  
Mail Survey ◽  
Transtheoretical Model Of Change ◽  
Vigorous Exercise ◽  
A Prospective Study

Components of the transtheoretical model of change were examined in a prospective study of the adoption of vigorous exercise in adults. Respondents to a random mail survey were resurveyed 2 years later. Those who reported no vigorous exercise at baseline were classified as either contemplators (n = 213) or precontemplators (n = 188). Contemplators had higher baseline self-efficacy scores than precontemplators (p < .001). In multivariate analyses, baseline stage of change was a significant predictor (p < .0005) of later adoption of vigorous exercise, even after controlling for differences in age, gender, and self-efficacy. During the first 6 months postbaseline, contemplators were nearly twice as likely as precontemplators to progress to the stage of action (46% vs. 24%), and four times more likely to progress to the stage of maintenance (25% vs. 6%). Use of the transtheoretical model in the study of exercise was supported in this prospective examination of exercise in a community sample.

Do the Transtheoretical Processes of Change Predict Transitions in Stages of Change for Fruit Intake?

2006 ◽  
Vol 35 (5) ◽  
pp. 603-618 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emely De Vet ◽  
Jascha De Nooijer ◽  
Nanne K. De Vries ◽  
Johannes Brug
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Internet Research ◽  
Change Processes ◽  
Fruit Intake ◽  
Processes Of Change ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Electronic Questionnaires

In a longitudinal study, it is examined whether the transtheoretical processes of change do predict stage transitions in fruit intake. A random sample of an existing Internet research panel resulted in a cohort of 735 adults, who were examined three times with electronic questionnaires assessing stages of change, processes of change, and fruit intake. Cross-sectional differences were found for the processes of change between precontemplation and all further stages. Experiential as well as behavioral processes increased from precontemplation to action with similar patterns. Both experiential and behavioral processes predicted forward transition out of precontemplation and forward transition into action, whereas only behavioral processes predicted forward transition out of contemplation. The results indicate that the transtheoretical processes of change predict stage transitions for fruit intake, but that the pattern of relevant processes for fruit intake is not as straightforward as outlined by the transtheoretical model of behavior change.

scholarly journals Travelling to a Sport Event: Profiling Sport Fans Against the Transtheoretical Model of change

2020 ◽  
pp. 109634802091525
Author(s):  
James Musgrave ◽  
Ann Jopson ◽  
Samantha Jamson
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Travel Behavior ◽  
Decisional Balance ◽  
Transtheoretical Model Of Change ◽  
Sport Event ◽  
Sport Fans ◽  
Sport Events ◽  
High Level

This article profiles the travel behavior of sport fans against the transtheoretical model of change (TTM) and its application to sport events. Using the four constructs of the TTM, we distributed a self-reporting survey to sport fans prior to home fixtures. There is some synergy with the theorized stages of change and processes of change in this context. Notwithstanding, the results showed a high level of commitment to others in the early stages of change—a movement away from the prescribed theory. Results from decisional balance and self-efficacy items reaffirmed the congruence with theory and the application of the TTM to sport fans and their travel behavior. This study assessed the application of a stage-based model of change within a sport event context; it provides an exploration of the antecedents of behavior change indicators relevant to sport fans, thus enabling policy makers to make informed decisions about future travel behavior change.

Further evaluation of the pain stages of change questionnaire: is the transtheoretical model of change useful for patients with chronic pain?

Pain ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 86 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark P. Jensen ◽  
Warren R. Nielson ◽  
Joan M. Romano ◽  
Marilyn L. Hill ◽  
Judith A. Turner
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Transtheoretical Model Of Change ◽  
Pain Stages Of Change

scholarly journals Relation between stages of change and motivation in the treatment of psychiatric patients1

Psihologija ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 245-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vesna Gavrilov-Jerkovic
Keyword(s):  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Psychiatric Patients ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Transtheoretical Model Of Change ◽  
Motivational Profile ◽  
Decision Balance ◽  
Basic Hypothesis ◽  
General Self Efficacy

Main aim of this research was to investigate the relation between psychiatric patients? motivation for their participation in treatment and a stage of change they were in. Hypothesis on relation quality of examined variables have been defined from the perspective of transtheoretical model created by Prochaska and associates. Decision balance, specific and general self-efficacy and inclination to relapse have been examined as indicators of motivation. One hundred and twenty-nine psychiatric patients with diagnosis of neurosis or personality disorders have been examined in this research. Results have shown that stages of changes are significantly related to inspected motivational variables. Patients in higher stages of readiness express specific motivational profile characterized by the proactive optimism, which means that they rely on their own resources and expect positive outcome of the treatment. Patients in lower stages of readiness express motivational profile characterized by passive resignation receptiveness, by inclination towards demoralization and low trust in their own strength. Results of this research are in conformity with the basic hypothesis of transtheoretical model of change. .

scholarly journals Exploring Sustainable Transportation Attitudes and Stages of Change Using Survey and Geospatial Data in New England Campus Commuters

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tat Fu ◽  
Norbert Mundorf ◽  
Colleen A. Redding ◽  
Leslie Brick ◽  
Andrea Paiva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New England ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Geospatial Data ◽  
Transtheoretical Model Of Change ◽  
Change Model ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Commuting Distances ◽  
Transit Connectivity

This paper presents findings of a two-campus project designed to assess alternative/sustainable transportation (AT), which is defined as commuting via non-SOVs (single occupancy vehicles) such as transit, carpooling, walking, or biking. One of the objectives was to test the application of a well-known behavior change model, the Transtheoretical Model of Change (TTM), to transportation behaviors. Additionally, geospatial analysis and visualization were applied using the TTM measures. The survey results show that commuting distances, transit connectivity, and status (i.e., students, staff, and faculty) affected commute modes and stages of readiness to use AT. Another important finding was that the survey data for AT replicated TTM relationship predictions between constructs and stages of change.

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