Chosen Behavior Change Model

Module Name: Applications and Professional Skills in Health Psychology

Module Code: USPJVU-30-M

Module Leader: Julian Bath

Student Number: 15026329

Word Limit: 1500 words

Word Count: 1498 words (excluding the headings, Model, References and Appendix)

SELF- APPLICATION OF ‘BEHAVIOUR CHANGE MODEL’

Chosen behaviour to change
My primary goal was to reduce sedentary behaviour (playing an iPad game ‘HeartStone’) and increase vigorous activities (going to the gym). In order to maintain health in overall, it is advised by a number of guidelines all adults should spend minimum 30 minutes of modest amount physical activity on most days of the week (Pate, Pratt and Bair, 1995). I aimed to go to gym three days a week for at least 30 minutes.
Outcomes of research have clearly indicated, targeting interventions to specific stage of change for vigorous activity shows promise for accomplishing increased physical activity and improved willingness to adopt it (Marcus, Emmons, and Simkin-Silverman, 1999). I found this initially was the case with me, since firstly I was focusing on little steps, gym for 30mins only, and then tried to increase, similarly decrease playing ‘HeartStone’ game as well. A specific strength in applying the stages of change model to the exercise of physical activity behaviours is it’s energetic nature (Dishman, 1994). The model concentrates on the transitions which take place in the adoption and maintenance of behaviour with individuals progressing through the stages at varying degrees. Movement through the stages does not always occur smoothly, but may also be repeated as many people make several attempts at behaviour change before the goal is met (Marcus and Simkin, 1993). This statement confirms my experiences, since I have practiced three stages (contemplation, preparation, and action) in one, but then fell back to pre-contemplation stage on other
It is reported better evaluations of intervention content would deliver responses to these. As a result, help to simplify theoretical and conceptual uncertainty, whilst also serving to explain the structure through which TTM interventions might shape an effective basis for shifting health-related behaviours. A highly significant goal for future research should be to develop an evidence base that is not solely focused on effectiveness, but also with respect to the main propositions of the TTM. There is a genuine need for stronger evaluations of theory-based interventions that concentrates more generally than one in particular (Michie and Abraham, 2004). Additionally it has been argued, better model specification is essential, and this specification should reflect systematically rigorous evidence. Lastly, Bandura (1986) believes in order to increase one’s self-efficacy, it is important to take small and manageable