The Five Stages Of The Trans Theoretical Model
The trans theoretical model (TTM) (Prochaska and DiClemente, 1979) proposed that any health behavior change is not automatic but it involves progress through five stages of change. The individual's cognitive level and behavior decisions differ from each of the five stages. Trans theoretical model interventions are mostly delivered by first identifying the stage in which the individual is present and his/her willingness to change. These changes could be lifestyle changes. The TTM is based on the idea that change essentially depends on the person's consciousness about the need for change and that she or he must cope with the problem. It also requires personal commitment and mobilization that occur in a step-by-step fashion over time. It was
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(Diclemente 2005). The trans theoretical model supports the idea that the entire process of behavior changes is “Evolutionary, not revolutionary” (Prochaska, Redding & Evers,1997). This can include the following;
◦Learning from the experience
◦Building upon learned lessons
◦Improving readiness to change
It also argues that interventions to promote change and bringing a new behavior should be designed in a way that they are appropriate for the individual who is at a particular stage (Prochaska & Goldstein 1991).
This model, at the peak, was recognized to revolutionize health promotion, claiming that interventions that are tailored to the particular stage of the individual improve their effectiveness (Prochaska & Velicer 2001).
To summarize, currently, there is enough evidence to supporting the trans theoretical model. Additionally, we could easily verify the constructs, and thus shows lot of support for application of this theory in modifying desired changes in health behavior (Lenio, 2006). I conclude that the trans theoretical model, given its versatility and ease of application in various behavior interventions is here to stay for a long, long
(Diclemente 2005). The trans theoretical model supports the idea that the entire process of behavior changes is “Evolutionary, not revolutionary” (Prochaska, Redding & Evers,1997). This can include the following;
◦Learning from the experience
◦Building upon learned lessons
◦Improving readiness to change
It also argues that interventions to promote change and bringing a new behavior should be designed in a way that they are appropriate for the individual who is at a particular stage (Prochaska & Goldstein 1991).
This model, at the peak, was recognized to revolutionize health promotion, claiming that interventions that are tailored to the particular stage of the individual improve their effectiveness (Prochaska & Velicer 2001).
To summarize, currently, there is enough evidence to supporting the trans theoretical model. Additionally, we could easily verify the constructs, and thus shows lot of support for application of this theory in modifying desired changes in health behavior (Lenio, 2006). I conclude that the trans theoretical model, given its versatility and ease of application in various behavior interventions is here to stay for a long, long