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Stages of health behaviour change and mindsets: A bottom-up approach
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Richert, Jana and Schuez, N and Schuez, BEC, Stages of health behaviour change and mindsets: A bottom-up approach, Psychology & Health: Supplement 2, 20-24 September 2011, Hersonissos, Greece, pp. 252. ISSN 0887-0446 (2011) [Conference Extract]
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Abstract
Background: Stage Theories of health behaviour are increasingly popular. However, the
crucial assumption of qualitative differences in mindsets between people in different stages is
rarely examined. This study uses a bottom-up approach inferring homogeneous subgroups of
individuals according to mindsets in order to validate stage assumptions. Methods: 2220 adults
completed a web-based questionnaire assessing social-cognitive variables and fruit and
vegetable consumption. Latent class analysis was used to identify distinct groups of
individuals sharing patterns of the social-cognitive predictors of behaviour, thereby identifying
qualitatively different mindsets. Findings: Four latent classes were identified that can be
matched unto the stages defined by most stage theories. Discussion: The methodological
approach used in this study overcomes problems of currently used confirmatory procedures.
Subsequently, this study could reveal more information about the actual mindsets of
individuals in different stages of health behaviour change.
Item Details
Item Type: | Conference Extract |
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Keywords: | Social support, older adults |
Research Division: | Psychology and Cognitive Sciences |
Research Group: | Psychology |
Research Field: | Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) |
Objective Field: | Behaviour and Health |
UTAS Author: | Schuez, N (Dr Natalie Schuez) |
UTAS Author: | Schuez, BEC (Dr Benjamin Schuez) |
ID Code: | 77967 |
Year Published: | 2011 |
Deposited By: | Psychology |
Deposited On: | 2012-06-06 |
Last Modified: | 2012-06-12 |
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