In this written assignment, you will critique and reflect on a behavioral change theory.
Step 1 Research a behavioral change theory of your choice. Attempt to focus on articles that both define the theory and demonstrate the use of the theory.
Step 2 In a 2-3 page paper answer the following prompts:
- Summarize the theory and provide a rationale for your selection
- Critique the use of the theory in health promotion activities or campaigns
- Discuss how generalizable the theory is to different population groups (ages, cultures or situations)
- Cite any sources in APA 7th edition format.
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Additionally, the theory can be applied in various age-sets only based on the health problem. For instance, by using community awareness models, the nurse influences alcoholics to identify their main problem and use experiences to identify how to start behavior change. Through observation, the target population may be influenced to change and embrace positive behaviors (Röttger, Maier, Krex-Brinkmann, Kowalski, Krick, Felfe, & Stein, 2017). The contribution of the social cognitive theory in nursing and population health has focused on improving the knowledge and practicality of health promotion by understanding the specific population’s behavior and integration in the design of these prevention and control health programs.
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