Theory Database (prototype)

Theory 82: Transtheoretical Model of Behaviour Change

Number of Constructs: 24
Number of Triples: 42

Theory triples

• Precontemplation value of Stage of change
• Contemplation value of Stage of change
• Preparation value of Stage of change
• Action value of Stage of change
• Precontemplation contemplation transition has start Precontemplation
• Precontemplation contemplation transition has end Contemplation
• Contemplation preparation transition has start Contemplation
• Preparation action transition has start Preparation
• Action maintenance transition has start Action
• Contemplation preparation transition has end Preparation
• Preparation action transition has end Action
• Action maintenance transition has end Maintenance
• Decisional balance positively influences Precontemplation contemplation transition
• Decisional balance positively influences Contemplation preparation transition
• Decisional balance positively influences Preparation action transition
• Decisional balance positively influences Action maintenance transition
• Self-efficacy positively influences Precontemplation contemplation transition
• Self-efficacy positively influences Contemplation preparation transition
• Self-efficacy positively influences Preparation action transition
• Self-efficacy positively influences Action maintenance transition
• Temptation influences Self-efficacy temptation combination
• Self-efficacy influences Self-efficacy temptation combination
• Self-efficacy temptation combination influences Preparation action transition
• Self-efficacy temptation combination influences Action maintenance transition
• Consciousness-raising influences Precontemplation contemplation transition
• Dramatic relief/emotional arousal influences Precontemplation contemplation transition
• Self re-evaluation influences Precontemplation contemplation transition
• Self re-evaluation influences Contemplation preparation transition
• Social liberation influences Precontemplation contemplation transition
• Environmental re-evaluation influences Precontemplation contemplation transition
• Environmental re-evaluation influences Contemplation preparation transition
• Self-liberation influences Preparation action transition
• Stimulus control influences Preparation action transition
• Stimulus control influences Action maintenance transition
• Helping relationships influences Preparation action transition
• Helping relationships influences Action maintenance transition
• Counter-conditioning influences Preparation action transition
• Counter-conditioning influences Action maintenance transition
• Reinforcement management influences Action maintenance transition
• Maintenance value of Stage of change
• Self-liberation positively influences Contemplation preparation transition
• Self-liberation positively influences Action maintenance transition

Theory illustration

Theory References

• Prochaska, J.O. & DiClemente, C.C. (1982). Transtheoretical therapy: Toward a more integrative model of change. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, 19(3), 276-288.
• Prochaska, J.O., DiClemente, C.C., & Norcross, J.C. (1992). In search of how people change: Applications to addictive behaviour. American Psychologist, 47, 1102-1114.
• Prochaska, J. O., Redding, C.A., Harlow, L.L., Rossi, J.S. & Velicer, W.F. (1994). The Transtheoretical Model of Change and HIV Prevention: A Review. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 21, 471-486.