Transtheoretical Model And The Precaution Adoption Process Model

Transtheoretical Model and the Precaution Adoption Process Model

Both the transtheoretical model and the precaution adoption models are associated with the theory that behavior change is a step by step process that can be utilized change or improve a specific health related behavior. Although, the manner in which the two are initiated differ is several varieties of methods and are therefore, respectively approached and used in different situations. The transtheoretical model and the precaution adoption model both consist of a step by step process meant to illustrate the individual’s journey throughout their behavior change. During the onset there is a period where the individual has not begun to consider changing their behavior. This is …show more content…
This is a stage where the pros must outweigh the cons from how the behavior change with positively change their life. Although, if the cons outweigh the pros then no further progress can be made. This differs from the precaution adoption model by breaking it apart in the steps of deciding to act, or deciding not to act. If the decision to act is made then the model continues to the proceeding step and if not then change hals until the individual decides otherwise. Both theories follow a similar format for the next stage. This is the time when the individual has decided that the pros outweigh the cons and they are prepared to lay out a proceeding steps that will be taken to achieve the change. This can include attaining a gym membership, throwing out all alcohol in the house, or meeting with a dietician to discuss how to improve blood sugar levels for example. Implementation of this preparation is the following step and can include but is not limited to observable behaviors that suggest that the preparations are being taken into effect and that the individual is on their way to a change in …show more content…
The transtheoretical model gives ranges that the stages should occur between, which are meant to predict an estimate for how long an individual should be in a stage and not promote procrastination. This can be both advantageous or a potential limitation because of the unpredictability and variety between people in their own stages of their behavior change journey. If an individual exceeds the given range then it isn’t initially apparent if they have supposed to have moved on at that time. The precaution adoption model specifically illustrates the repercussion and downfall between stages if progression isn’t met which is the opposite of the transtheoretical model. Outlining how an individual can progress or degrade can be advantageous in the precaution adoption model so that their position can be followed with ease. It can hinder those who use the transtheoretical model in the way that if an individual fails to progress it isn’t clear if they drop one stage or back to pre-contemplation again. Both models indirectly use self efficacy the most during the preparation, action, and most of all during the maintenance