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The Stages of Change (Transtheoretical) Model -
Intro |
- describes individuals' motivation and readiness to change a behavior
- states that as a person attempts to change a behavior, they move through five stages: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action and maintenance |
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Precontemplation -
Defined |
Has no intention of taking action within the next six months
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Contemplation - Defined
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Intends to take action in the next six months
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Preparation - Defined
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Intends to take action within the next thirty days and has taken some behavioral steps in this direction
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Action - Defined
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Has changed behavior for less than six months
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Maintenance - Defined
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Has changed behavior for more than six months
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Precontemplation -
Potential Change Strategies |
Increase awareness of need for change; personalize information about risks and benefits
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Contemplation -
Potential Change Strategies |
Motivate; encourage making specific plans
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Preparation -
Potential Change Strategies |
Assist with developing and implementing concrete action plans; help set gradual goals
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Action -
Potential Change Strategies |
Assist with feedback, problem solving, social support, and reinforcement
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Maintenance -
Potential Change Strategies |
Assist with coping, reminders, finding alternatives, avoiding slips/relapses (as applicable)
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Stages of Change Model is circular, not linear
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a person may enter the change process at any stage, relapse to an earlier stage, and begin the process once more
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