Transtheoretical Model Of Change

Prochaska & DiClemente’s (1984) research suggests the Prochaska & DiClemente’s model of change is effective and has an impact in health promotion. The Prochaska & DiClemente’s model of change is becoming a more popular and widely used resource for health promotion; this is because it can be applied with a number of addictive behaviours such as smoking, drug use and alcohol abuse (Whitelaw, et al, 2000). The Prochaska & DiClemente’s model of change has six stages these include, Pre contemplation this is when the patient is not seriously considering change, Contemplation This is when the patient is thinking about change, Preparation when the

The Smoke Free campaign also uses the stages of change model. When an individual is trying to quit smoking they will go through the stages of change cycle. At the stage of pre-contemplation the individual who smokes does not have intention to change their behaviour, they may not be aware or not aware enough of the damage that smoking can cause to their body and their smoking problem. At the stage of contemplation the individual may start becoming aware that they have a problem with their smoking and they are seriously considering stopping smoking but they have not yet made commitment to do something about trying to quit smoking. At the preparation stage they are intending to do something about trying to stop smoking very soon, but they have not done anything yet. At the action stage the individual makes changes to their behaviour, so that they can overcome their smoking problem, for example completely stopping smoking, gradually cutting down on smoking, using nicotine replacement therapies such as nicotine patches, nicotine gum, inhalators etc. At the maintenance stage the individual will work to

Prochaska and DiClemente(1984)  deals with intentional behavioural change and views change as a process rather than an event.The change process is characterised by six stages of change.These include the precontemplation,contemplation,preparation,action,maintenance and relapse which can occur at any stage in any part of the cycle.

The Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change (TTM) was created by Prochaska and DiClemente. It is based on “(1) the stages of change, (2) the decisional balance scale, (3) the strong and weak principle, (4) self-efficacy, and (5) the processes of change” (Kelly, 2008, p. 149). A person’s progression through the stages depends on their perception of the advantages of adopting a healthy lifestyle (Kelly, 2008).

The Contemplation Stage and Preparation Stage of the Stages of Change Model vary greatly. In the Contemplation Stage, a person reflects on their own behavior, their ability to change, and the outcome it would bring compared to their current behavior. After a person has moved on from the Contemplation Stage, they take a step forward and begin test their ability to change by taking small steps like foreshadowing the difficulties that they will face and like the name of the stage suggest, prepare for them.

The Stages of Change Model The Stages of Change Model is one of four parts of the Transtheoretical Model of Change and looks at the steps and processes that occur in making intentional behavioral changes (Vilela, Jungerman, Laranjeira, & Callaghan, 2009). This model divides behavioral change into six stages: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and relapse. These stages are not linear; a person can revisit earlier stages in the process of changing. There are different tests that can be used to determine what stage a person is in.

The three processes of change I employed in the first week of my change attempt were social liberation, self-reevaluation, and counter-conditioning (Hayden, 2014). The reason I chose these was because I am trying to learn new skills and reinforce them, since in the app I got a glimpse of what it is like to use such processes of change. I wanted to pursue social liberation further by incorporating tasks that scare me. I also have a lot of social anxiety, and just trying things out of my comfort zone could help me to learn how to conquer my fears. So an example of how I accomplished this was by instead of staying in my room by myself to study, I went to a public place and studied there. The second process is self-evaluation, so how can envision

It is irrefutable that the formulation of the Transtheoretical Model (TTM), has efficaciously contributed to current perspectives in health psychology, allowing for a greater understanding in facilitating healthy behaviour change (Adam & White, 2003). TTM is a comprehensive six-stage theory which logically describes behaviour change as a process rather than a single event, providing the pathway to a more enduring and successful outcome (Adam & White, 2003; Prochaska, 2008). These stages include: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action and maintenance, which occur cyclically in the event of relapses, until temptation is no longer present, resulting in termination (Marshall & Biddle, 2001; Prochaska, 2008).

The transtheoretical model helps explain the patient’s behavior change related to the health aspects. As per this change agent, the patient’s purposeful behavior change consists of the cognitive and the performance-based elements. The five stages of the model are precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action and the maintenance stage (Virginia Tech Continuing & Professional Education, n.d.).

The Transtheoretical Model is a theory of health behavior that suggests that behavior change is a process, not an event. There are five stages of change someone can go through while attempting to engage in positive behavior: precontemplation, no intention to act within six months; contemplation, intention to act within six months; preparation, intention to act within the next thirty days along with some behavioral steps; action, changed behavior for less than six months, maintenance, changed behavior for more than six months; termination, end of the behavior. These stages are not linear, so an individual can move up and down the stages of change indiscriminately.

The TTM is not a theory but a model; different behavioral theories and constructs can be applied to various stages of the model where they may be most effective. The TTM explains how individuals move through five stages of change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. For each stage of change, different intervention strategies are most effective at moving

I was in the pre-contemplation stage of the transtheoretical model. Before I knew it, I was addicted to the fries! Once I realized the problem I had created for myself, I transitioned into the contemplation stage. I thought about how bad fries are and how much weight I had gained since I had started working at Applebee’s. I began considering a change in my behavior.

Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente (Boston University School of Public Health, 2013). It was made to help people quit smoking and tested the difference between people who quit on their own and people who got treatment to help them quit. It also helps to further understand why some people could quit and others could not. The people who did not quit successfully, relapsed after only a few stages. The stages of change can also apply to diets, exercise, alcohol and drug abuse, and stress management. This model consists of six stages of change. These stages are pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance and termination. The first stage is pre-contemplation, during this stage people do not plan on taking action on their specific goal. The person is very unmotivated and tries to avoid the habits they are trying to overcome. The second stage is called contemplation, in this stage people recognize the behavior is a problem and are considering the positives and the negatives of this change. Both pre-contemplation and contemplation are typically defined within the first six months. Stage three is preparation, during the

The first stage of change is the pre-contemplation stage. During this stage people have no plans

Lippitt’s Phases of Change Theory Lippitt, Watson, and Westley (1958) extend Lewin’s Three-Step Change Theory. Lippitt, Watson, and Westley created a seven-step theory that focuses more on the role and responsibility of the change agent than on the evolution of the change itself. Information is continuously exchanged throughout the process. The seven steps are: