Theories and Interventions in Health Behavior Change

Susan Michie; Marta M. Marques; Emma Norris; Marie Johnston

doi:10.4324/9781315167534-6

Theories and Interventions in Health Behavior Change

Susan Michie, Marta M. Marques, Emma Norris, Marie Johnston

Applied Health Sciences

University College London

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Abstract

Modifiable human behavior has a key influence on health, healthcare and health outcomes. Behavioral science allows the application of theory, evidence and systematic methods to understand the nature of these behaviors and their influences, in order to help improve population health. This chapter introduces some frequently used theories of behavior change and evaluates their ability to explain health-related behaviors. It discusses how theory can be used to develop behavior change interventions for prevention, disease management and healthcare practice, and introduces some frameworks aimed at integrating and simplifying theoretical approaches, methods and reporting. Finally, this chapter outlines work aiming to develop consistent terminologies for theoretical concepts and behavior change techniques, to support communication and collaboration to advance behavior change theory.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Handbook of Health Psychology
Editors	Tracey A. Revenson, Regan A. R. Gurung
Place of Publication	New York
Publisher	Taylor & Francis
Chapter	6
Pages	69-88
Number of pages	20
ISBN (Electronic)	9781315167534
ISBN (Print)	9781138052826, 9781138052819
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315167534-6
Publication status	Published - 13 Dec 2018

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