Chapter
Behavior Change and Goal Setting
From HE A LTH EDUC A TION H E A L T H 1 0 0 V E R S I O N 3 by Sambif
Concepts
- Change Stages
"The transtheoretical model of behavior change, developed by Prochaska and DiClemente, assesses an individual’s readiness to implement a healthier behavior and provides insight into the decision-makin
- Early Stages
"People in the Precontemplation stage do not intend to start the healthy behavior in the near future, within six months, and may be unaware of the need to change. They learn more about healthy behavio
- Later Stages
"People in the Action stage have changed their behavior within the last six months and need to work hard to keep moving ahead. They need to learn how to strengthen their commitments to change and figh