Theory of Behaviour Change Theories of behavioural change are used during program planning because they help explain and predict how individuals go through change. Understanding how and why people change is useful in the selection of program activities and outcomes (Hodges & Videto, 2011). Theory Guiding Program Plan The Social Cognitive Theory will be used to guide the program plan. This theory describes change at the interpersonal level. This means that the beliefs and actions of friends, family, peers and co-workers can influence why one changes (Hodges & Videto, 2011). What is the Social Cognitive Theory? Social cognitive theory believes a behaviour comes from the interaction of personal factors, behavioural ability and environmental …show more content…
They were looking to examine the outcome expectancies and self efficacy aspects of the social cognitive theory. The participants underwent a six week cognitive behavioural therapy with the goal of participant abstinence by the study’s conclusion. The study found that participants with lower confidence in their ability to refuse cannabis were less likely to be abstinent. However, participants who thought the outcome of cannabis use would be negative had a greater chance of abstinence (Gullo). This study addresses cannabis use and multiple aspects of Social Cognitive Theory; however it is quite different from the program we have planned. This study does describe the participants, and further, the goal of our program will not be abstinence. Rather, there will be more focus on the social and environmental aspects of Social Cognitive Theory in our program. Although there are differences between this study and our program plan it is important to see that other people have used aspects of Social Cognitive Theory in a program/intervention that dealt with cannabis. This encourages the use of aspects of the theory that are relevant to guide us in our own program
Explain two models of behaviour change that have been used in recent national health education campaigns.
Each theory presented is easily understood, but the Person-Centered theory present new terms that may convolute it’s understanding. Contrarily, the Change Theory is one directional, with terms that are straight forward, and provides clear goals as the endpoint. The Change Theory is more objective in scope, while the Person-Centered theory is more subjective because of individual experience (McEwen &Wills, 2014).
This week of my behavior change project went more successful than the past week. I noticed that this week I worked on my time management and balanced my time between school, community service, and myself. It was much easier to be motivated and do exercise because of the time change. Before daylight savings by the time I completed my shifts it was already dark outside and windy. However now that I have more time at 7:00 pm it is still sunny and warm so the weather definitely motivated me to do at least a 30-minute exercise. By the time I complete my shifts it was already dark outside and windy. However now that I have more time the afternoons are slightly longer and it is still sunny and warm so the weather definitely motivates me to do at
-A person’s behavior can be influenced by observing others within the context of social interactions, experiences, and outside media influence.
In this week we learned more about the behavior change and how it can be changed through: Learning theory – with added cognitions, social cognition theory and the use of planning, the stages of change model and the development of motivational interviewing, and using emotion.
The theory of planned change is based on the mechanistic understanding of systems in which there are parts that can be fixed or replaced, much like a machine, for example, a dishwasher that can be disassembled and repaired. A complex adaptive system possess the ability to adapt to a changing environment, a dishwasher does not.
The second part of the social cognitive theory is socioenvironmental factors. Socioenvironmental factors include observational learning, normative beliefs, social support, and barriers and opportunities.
Social cognitive theory was developed by Albert Bandura (1986, 2012) and other psychologists. Social cognitive theory traditionally focuses more on learning by observation and on the cognitive processes that underlie personalities (Rathus, 2015). Additionally, social cognitive theorists see people influencing their environment as much as it influences them (Rathus, 2015). They also affirm that “variables” within people are to be considered to understand them. These can include knowledge and skills, ways of interpreting experiences, and systems and plans (Bandura, 2012). This theory focuses mainly on variables and observational learning of human behavior. Furthermore, this theory was placed third on the spectrum because of its relevance to both nature, and nurture perspectives.
My overall experience with the behavior change project was positive, as I was able to successfully change my sleeping habits. Although there were times when sticking to my behavior change plan was extremely difficult, I was able to stay on track and change my sleeping habits. As a result of my behavior change, I now feel healthier and less fatigued. Because of these physical improvements, important areas of my life, such as school and sports, have improved also. My performance in the classroom and on the basketball court has noticeably become better after making this behavior change.
MI is used to help an individual during times of uncertainty when expecting a certain change in behaviour. The therapist affirms the positive change when dealing with the individual seeking assurance and debating and struggling with the change. MI helps to foster, encourage and motivate the desire to change that exists in the individual and seeks to drive positive future behavioural changes. MI works closely between the therapist and the individual to focus on the client’s needs and desires positively. By developing a programme that is suited and closely match the clients’ needs for future behavioural change, the therapist injects the positive assurance while the client still has the full autonomy to make decisions.
The process of change describes how people change. These processes of change are divided into two categories; cognitive and behavioral. Cognitive is the thinking process of change and behavioral is the action process of change. The transtheoretical model suggests that people use different strategies, techniques or different amounts of each at different stages in their change process. Self-efficacy refers to confidence and an individual’s experience with confidence to perform specific behaviors in specific situations. Self-efficacy is a good predictor of behavior change. An individual with higher self-efficacy may be more likely to change a behavior even if the situation doesn’t have any positive reinforcements (Campbell, Eichhorn, Early, Caraccioli, Greely, 2012).
Lewin’s change theory involved applied behavioral science, action research and planned change each of which is necessary to examine during the implementation of change programs (Burnes & Cooke, 2012). Lewin’s field theory involves a number of concepts that can be used as a guide to help understand the forces that comprise group dynamics within their life space or environment. Lewin’s framework also explains the totality and complexity of people’s behavior within a social setting that can be modified to bring about successful change.
Social change theory proposes that most human behavior are learned through a social context including family, school, and other organizations. (Rew, Arheart, Thompson, & Johnson, 2013).
This model is built on the belief that applying change can be associated with entailing and creating a perception that a change is needed, which is then proceeded by moving towards the change and seeding the required norms to the change to ensure that the new behaviour is enforced and solidified (Mindtools.com, 2015).
To begin with,a health practisioner may fascilate behaviour change in an individual with a health