W A Gebhardt1, S Maes. 1. Leiden University, The Netherlands. Gebhardt@FSW.Leidenuniv.nl
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To review the social-cognitive theories that have predominated in research on determinants of healthbehaviors. METHODS: Based on a literaturesearch,the theorieswere compared and critically analyzed. RESULTS: Although the theories are somewhat successful in predicting health behaviors, the social-cognitive perspective is restricted to a unidirectional, nondynamic view of behavioral change and neglects the fact that individuals may differ with respect to the life goals they pursue. CONCLUSION: Health behavior research should adopt a more integrative approach, including insights from stage and goal theories. The health behavior goal model is described as an example of such an approach.
OBJECTIVE: To review the social-cognitive theories that have predominated in research on determinants of healthbehaviors. METHODS: Based on a literaturesearch,the theorieswere compared and critically analyzed. RESULTS: Although the theories are somewhat successful in predicting health behaviors, the social-cognitive perspective is restricted to a unidirectional, nondynamic view of behavioral change and neglects the fact that individuals may differ with respect to the life goals they pursue. CONCLUSION: Health behavior research should adopt a more integrative approach, including insights from stage and goal theories. The health behavior goal model is described as an example of such an approach.
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