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Prediction of stage transitions in fruit and vegetable intake
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Wiedemann, U and Lippke, S and Reuter, T and Schuez, BEC and Ziegelmann, JP, Prediction of stage transitions in fruit and vegetable intake, Health Education Research: Theory and Practice, 24, (4) pp. 596-607. ISSN 0268-1153 (2009) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
Stage theories propose that individuals pass
through different stages on their way toward
behavior change. The present study examines
stage-specific prediction patterns of social–
cognitive variables (risk perception, outcome
expectancies, perceived self-efficacy, action
planning and social support) regarding transitions
between the three stages of the Health
Action Process Approach (HAPA; preintention,
intention and action stage). In an online study
(n 5 494) on fruit and vegetable intake, social–
cognitive variables and stages were assessed at
baseline and stage transitions 4 weeks later. Transitions
between the preintention, intention and
action stage were predicted by social–cognitive
variables using binary and multinomial logistic
regression analyses. Stage-specific prediction
patterns emerged for stage progression and stage
regression. Outcome expectancies predicted progression
from the preintention stage, whereas social
support predicted progression to the action
stage. Lowlevels of planning were associated with
relapse to the preintention and the intention stage.
Self-efficacy emerged as a universal predictor of
stage transitions. Findings support not only the
usefulness of the stage construct for describing
health behavior change but also the validity of
the HAPAvariables as predictors of stage transitions.
Stage-matched interventions targeting the
variables identified as stage-specific predictors
might support stage progression toward the goal
behavior.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Research Division: | Psychology |
Research Group: | Clinical and health psychology |
Research Field: | Health psychology |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Public health (excl. specific population health) |
Objective Field: | Nutrition |
UTAS Author: | Schuez, BEC (Dr Benjamin Schuez) |
ID Code: | 75065 |
Year Published: | 2009 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 35 |
Deposited By: | Psychology |
Deposited On: | 2012-01-06 |
Last Modified: | 2014-12-18 |
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