Pros And Cons Of The Transtheoretical Model Of Behavioural Change

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The transtheoretical model of behavioural change was developed in the late 1970’s by Prochaska and DiClemente states Boston University School of Public Health (2013). The transtheoretical model of behavioural change is based on making intentional changes to one’s behaviour in order to promote their health and well being whilst recognising that this can take time as bad habits are often hard to correct (Boston University School of Public Health, 2013). Further Boston University School of Public Health (2013) explains that the transtheoretical model can be broken down into six stages of individual behavioural change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination (note: termination was not part of the original …show more content…

This can often be because the individual is unaware that their current behaviour is going to cause detriment to their health (Boston University School of Public Health, 2013). The pros of behavioural change can often be miscalculated and individuals in this stage can often stress too much over the cons to behavioural change (Boston University School of Public Health, 2013). The second stage of the model is contemplation. In this stage the individual is intending on starting to adjust their behaviours to healthy ones within the next 6 months (Boston University School of Public Health, 2013). He or she has now recognised that their behaviour is causing negative effects on their health and is now placing equal weight on the pros and cons of behavioural change. In this stage the individual may still feel hesitant to change their behaviour explains Boston University School of Public Health (2013). Boston University School of Public Health (2013) continues by stating that preparation is the third stage of the transtheoretical model, where the individual is ready to make behavioural changes in the next 30

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