Here is the synopsis of our sample research paper on Transtheoretical Model Of Change. Have the paper e-mailed to you 24/7/365.
Essay / Research Paper Abstract
This 3 page paper describes the six stages of change identified in this model. The writer provides reports how and why this model was designed and comments on the usefulness of the model. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Page Count:
3 pages (~225 words per page)
File: MM12_PGtrans.rtf
Buy This Term Paper »
Unformatted sample text from the term paper:
the temporal nature of change into account. This model proposes six stages in the change process, which are: 1. Precontemplation: The individual does not intend to take any actions within
foreseeable future, usually identified as six months (Brown, 1999; Cancer Prevention Research Center, n.d.). The person may not realize the need to change, they may be uninformed about the consequences
of their current behaviors and the potential negative consequences (Cancer Prevention Research Center, n.d.). They may even have tried to change the behavior(s) and failed and so, are not willing
to risk failure again (Cancer Prevention Research Center, n.d.). 2. Contemplation: The individual plans to take some sort of action within the next six months (Brown, 1999; Cancer
Prevention Research Center, n.d.). They have become more aware of the consequences of the behavior but they may not be convinced that making changes is beneficial enough (Cancer Prevention Research
Center, n.d.). Thus, they may be in a state of ambivalence, not quite ready to take any definite actions (Cancer Prevention Research Center, n.d.). 3. Preparation: At this stage, the
individual has decided to take some sort of action within the next 30 days and, as part of his preparing to do so, has already taken some behavioral steps towards
the intended action (Brown, 1999; Cancer Prevention Research Center, n.d.). These individuals often have developed a plan of action, they may have received help from a counselor or from reading
about changing their behaviors (Cancer Prevention Research Center, n.d.). 4. Action: At this stage, the individual has taken some action, has changed some behavior but these behavior changes are less
than six months old (Brown, 1999; Cancer Prevention Research Center, n.d.). Professionals only evaluate the person of taking action if that action is observable, for instance, the person has stopped
...