Theory of Reasoned Action Pros:
1. The TRA model assist in an adolescent identifying the various influences that may or may not affect their attitudes, beliefs, and intentions. This model acknowledges that the adolescent would not be the only individual impacted by the decisions being made. These influences can contribute to the teen’s perception of the advantages and disadvantages of outcomes and alternative options. For instance, if an adolescent is not supported by family in her decision to keep the infant, she may opt to go through with an adoption.
2. This model also takes into account that the options purposed could potentially be more complicated so that health professional may provide comprehensive knowledge about any option/alternative. …show more content…
To combat the con of subjective norms playing a major role in one’s decision, an hcp could initiate something like a needs assessment. The doctor could take the needs assessment into consideration, remain neutral while still actively encouraging the individual to make the best decision for herself, not based on societal norms. Health professionals could also do their best to empathize with the patient. Teen pregnancy is a tough subject and it is often hard to say what you would do when you are not in that situation. Therefore, an hcp should always remember to be nonjudgmental because much like the relapse stage in the transtheorectical model, any decision made or unmade could be a potential learning tool. Individuals are victims of irrational thoughts especially when they are experiencing vulnerability. To assist a patient with irrational thought/fears a hcp could, help turn them into affirmation. Emotional support would help. One could also refer the patient to another professional if they find that their encouragement strategies aren’t working or the patient is heavily burdened with such
1. The TRA model assist in an adolescent identifying the various influences that may or may not affect their attitudes, beliefs, and intentions. This model acknowledges that the adolescent would not be the only individual impacted by the decisions being made. These influences can contribute to the teen’s perception of the advantages and disadvantages of outcomes and alternative options. For instance, if an adolescent is not supported by family in her decision to keep the infant, she may opt to go through with an adoption.
2. This model also takes into account that the options purposed could potentially be more complicated so that health professional may provide comprehensive knowledge about any option/alternative. …show more content…
To combat the con of subjective norms playing a major role in one’s decision, an hcp could initiate something like a needs assessment. The doctor could take the needs assessment into consideration, remain neutral while still actively encouraging the individual to make the best decision for herself, not based on societal norms. Health professionals could also do their best to empathize with the patient. Teen pregnancy is a tough subject and it is often hard to say what you would do when you are not in that situation. Therefore, an hcp should always remember to be nonjudgmental because much like the relapse stage in the transtheorectical model, any decision made or unmade could be a potential learning tool. Individuals are victims of irrational thoughts especially when they are experiencing vulnerability. To assist a patient with irrational thought/fears a hcp could, help turn them into affirmation. Emotional support would help. One could also refer the patient to another professional if they find that their encouragement strategies aren’t working or the patient is heavily burdened with such