The Face of Wellness: Aspirational Vision of Health, Renewing Health Behavior Change Process and Balanced Portfolio Approach to Planning Change Strategies

A problem for health education practice is how to interest people in making a health behavior change and maintain that interest throughout the behavior change process. Beliefs can provide motivational force for people to perform health behaviors. Five theories: 1) Diffusion of Innovations (DIT); 2) Health Belief Model (HBM); 3) Reasoned Action (TRA); 4) Locus of Control (LOC); and 5) Social Learning (SLT), are reviewed for motivational factors in promoting health behavior changes at each of six stages in the behavior change process: precontemplation, decision, training, initiation, and maintenance. A degree of overlap and complementariness are identified among the theories resulting in a syntheoretical model of beliefs as motivators in the behavior change process. The common emphasis among the theories on expectancies or cost-benefit calculations is highlighted, suggesting several strategies for employing these considerations in health education campaigns. The paucity of motivational ideas for promoting change among the externally controlled—late majority is noted. Further research must be conducted before these ideas should be generally implemented in practice.

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A Procedural Model for Planning and Evaluating Behavioral Interventions

Methods of Information in Medicine ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1633967 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 44 (02) ◽

pp. 299-302

Author(s):

G. C. Hyner

Keyword(s):

Health Behavior ◽

Behavior Change ◽

Behavioral Interventions ◽

Health Behavior Change ◽

Behavior Changes ◽

Change Strategies ◽

Innovative Strategies ◽

Proposed Model ◽

Influence Behavior

Summary Objective: A model for planning, implementing and evaluating health behavior change strategies is proposed. Variables are presented which can be used in the model or serve as examples for how the model is utilized once a theory of health behavior is adopted. Results: Examples of three innovative strategies designed to influence behavior change are presented so that the proposed model can be modified for use following comprehensive screening and baseline measurements. Three measurement priorities: clients, methods and agency are subjected to three phases of assessment: goals, implementation and effects. Conclusion: Lifestyles account for the majority of variability in quality-of-life and premature morbidity and mortality. Interventions designed to influence healthy behavior changes must be driven by theory and carefully planned and evaluated. The proposed model is offered as a useful tool for the behavior change strategist.

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Sex differential mediation effects of planning within the health behavior change process

Social Science & Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.06.004 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 211 ◽

pp. 137-146 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Daniela Lange ◽

Milena Barz ◽

Linda Baldensperger ◽

Sonia Lippke ◽

Nina Knoll ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Behavior ◽

Behavior Change ◽

Change Process ◽

Health Behavior Change ◽

Mediation Effects

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Childhood Overweight: Parental Perceptions and Readiness for Change

Journal of Near Infrared Spectroscopy ◽

10.1177/096703350702300201 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 73-79

Author(s):

Kristen R. Howard

Keyword(s):

Childhood Obesity ◽

Health Behavior ◽

Behavior Change ◽

Transtheoretical Model ◽

Health Behavior Change ◽

Readiness For Change ◽

School Age Children ◽

Health Crisis ◽

Stage Of Readiness ◽

The Face

Although the national health crisis of childhood obesity is a well-documented problem, few if any clinical interventions have had success in curbing its growth. In fact, childhood obesity, along with its associated morbidities, continues to climb even in the face of increased awareness. Research shows that factors contributing to obesity are almost entirely modifiable on some level. Furthermore, specific behavior changes have been shown to result in positive outcomes, yet these changes have not been widely implemented by practitioners, families, or individuals. The transtheoretical model of health behavior change offers insight into assessing individuals and targeting interventions for behavior change. This article focuses on guiding school nurses to assess parents of school-age children at risk for obesity for readiness for health behavior change, then choosing parent-focused interventions based on their stage of readiness for change.

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Using Audience-Segmentation Techniques to Tailor Health Behavior Change Strategies

American Journal of Health Behavior ◽

10.5993/ajhb.24.1.6 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 36-43 ◽

Cited By ~ 73

Author(s):

Melinda S. Forthofer ◽

Carol A. Bryant

Keyword(s):

Health Behavior ◽

Behavior Change ◽

Health Behavior Change ◽

Change Strategies ◽

Audience Segmentation

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Childhood Overweight: Parental Perceptions and Readiness for Change

The Journal of School Nursing ◽

10.1177/10598405070230020301 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 73-79 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Kristen R. Howard

Keyword(s):

Childhood Obesity ◽

Health Behavior ◽

Behavior Change ◽

Transtheoretical Model ◽

Health Behavior Change ◽

Readiness For Change ◽

School Age Children ◽

Health Crisis ◽

Stage Of Readiness ◽

The Face

Although the national health crisis of childhood obesity is a well-documented problem, few if any clinical interventions have had success in curbing its growth. In fact, childhood obesity, along with its associated morbidities, continues to climb even in the face of increased awareness. Research shows that factors contributing to obesity are almost entirely modifiable on some level. Furthermore, specific behavior changes have been shown to result in positive outcomes, yet these changes have not been widely implemented by practitioners, families, or individuals. The transtheoretical model of health behavior change offers insight into assessing individuals and targeting interventions for behavior change. This article focuses on guiding school nurses to assess parents of school-age children at risk for obesity for readiness for health behavior change, then choosing parent-focused interventions based on their stage of readiness for change.

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