The Transtheoretical Model: A Research Study

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The Transtheoretical Model has been used successfully to assist people who are in need of weight loss and maintenance. (25).The current study is conducted to identify the stages of change, the processes of change in overweight and obese adolescents. Research results revealed that among the subjects, 23.6% were in the pre-contemplation stage, 56.8% in contemplation stage, 7.6% in preparation stage, 5.2% in action stage, and 6.8% were in maintenance stage.

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