Transtheoretical Theory: The Five Main Stages Of Change

Transtheoretical Theory There are 3 main model of change, transtheoretical, social cognitive and the health belief model. These models of change are very important. They are important because using the models of change allows us to realize changes we need to improve and find ways to do it. Transtheoretical Model is uses 5 main stages of change. First starts at precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action and lastly maintenance. By using the transtheoretical it focuses primarily on identifying what stage an individual is on and moving them towards the next. For the stages of change, Precontemplation is when a person is not ready, those who are in this stage does not have a purpose or objective plan to take action later in the future …show more content…
Contemplation is when you are getting ready for change usually in the next six months, Preparation is aiming for change, Action is when people who has changed their behavior within 6 months and will be able to move forward with that behavior change, and lastly is maintenance is when a person has kept their behavior change for a while (More than 6 months), also they intend to maintain their behavior change. An example of using the transtheoretical theory is by using my teacher Mrs. Blomberg. She has a hard time flossing her teeth. She knows that this is causing a serious problem for her because without flossing your teeth it will cause gingivitis. Gingivitis is a milder form of gum disease which makes gums red, swollen and easy to bleed. Gingivitis is caused by bacteria that builds up between your teeth and gums. With this information you can tell Mrs. Blomberg is on precontemplation because she hasn't created or thought of a plan of changing