BHAN435 Lecture 14: Stages of motivational readiness for PA change and Process of change
4 Apr 2017
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Stages of motivational readiness for pa change and. Process of change: behavior change, changing can be difficult, health behaviors fall on a continuum. Health behaviors: they require conscious decision-making and is influenced by multiple factors, many positive health behaviors involve doing things we don"t like to do, behavior theory, important for 2 reasons. It provides a logical way to explain and predict health behaviors. Provides a framework to develop effective behavioral interventions: its not a solution but it"s a foundation, practical. Identify key factors to target for change. Have measureable constructs to assess influences on behavior change. Can help explain why an intervention succeeded or failed to produce change. Consistent with evidence based practice: types of behavioral theories, ecological, interpersonal, intra-personal. Motivation: motivational readiness and the stages of change, 1. precontemplation: those who are not active and not thinking about becoming more active within the next 6 months, 2.
