Authors: Lippke, Sonia¹; Plotnikoff, Ronald C.²

Source: American Journal of Health Behavior, Volume 30, Number 3, May 2006 , pp. 290-301(12)

Publisher: PNG Publications

Abstract:

Objectives: To investigate the utility of the protection motivation theory (PMT), social-cognitive theory (SCT) and transtheoretical model's (TTM) processes of change (POC) by (1) discriminating between TTM's stages with planned comparisons and (2) examining higher-ordered trends across stages. Methods: 1582 individuals were included in the analyses that tested severity, vulnerability, response-efficacy, self-efficacy, POC, pros and cons, social and environmental support. Results: The findings provide evidence for the utility of the PMT and TTM's POC for stage discrimination; stage discontinuity patterns are supported. Conclusions: Promotion of health behavior should target stage-specific variables, such as threat appraisals for early stage movements.

Keywords: theories of health behavior; stage models; discontinuity pattern; severity; self-efficacy

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.30.3.7

Affiliations: 1: Health Psychology; Freie Universitaet Berlin & Centre for Health Promotion Studies, University of Alberta, Canada 2: Centre for Health Promotion Studies, Alberta Centre for Active Living, & Faculty of Physical Education, University of Alberta, Canada

Publication date: 2006-05-01

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