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Health action process approach

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The health action process approach (HAPA) is a psychological theory of health behavior change, developed by Ralf Schwarzer, Professor of Psychology at the Free University of Berlin, Germany. [1]

25 relations: Behavioural change theories, Berlin, Breast self-examination, Exercise, Free University of Berlin, Goal, Health education, Intention, Journal of Health Psychology, McGraw-Hill Education, Meta-analysis, Mindset, Motivation, Nonlinear system, Oral hygiene, Panel analysis, Quality of life, Relapse, Risk perception, Self-control, Self-efficacy, Social cognition, Social psychology, Volition (psychology), Weight loss.

Behavioural change theories

Behavioural change theories are attempts to explain why behaviours change.

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Berlin

Berlin is the capital and the largest city of Germany, as well as one of its 16 constituent states.

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Breast self-examination

Breast self-examination (BSE) is a screening method used in an attempt to detect early breast cancer.

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Exercise

Exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness.

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Free University of Berlin

The Free University of Berlin (Freie Universität Berlin, often abbreviated as FU Berlin or simply FU) is a research university located in Berlin, Germany.

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Goal

A goal is an idea of the future or desired result that a person or a group of people envisions, plans and commits to achieve.

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Health education

Health education is a profession of educating people about health.

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Intention

Intention is a mental state that represents a commitment to carrying out an action or actions in the future.

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Journal of Health Psychology

The Journal of Health Psychology is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering all aspects of health psychology.

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McGraw-Hill Education

McGraw-Hill Education (MHE) is a learning science company and one of the "big three" educational publishers that provides customized educational content, software, and services for pre-K through postgraduate education.

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Meta-analysis

A meta-analysis is a statistical analysis that combines the results of multiple scientific studies.

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Mindset

In decision theory and general systems theory, a mindset is a set of assumptions, methods, or notations held by one or more people or groups of people.

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Motivation

Motivation is the reason for people's actions, desires, and needs.

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Nonlinear system

In mathematics and science, a nonlinear system is a system in which the change of the output is not proportional to the change of the input.

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Oral hygiene

Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping one's mouth clean and free of disease and other problems (e.g. bad breath) by regular brushing and cleaning between the teeth.

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Panel analysis

Panel (data) analysis is a statistical method, widely used in social science, epidemiology, and econometrics to analyze two-dimensional (typically cross sectional and longitudinal) panel data.

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Quality of life

Quality of life (QOL) is the general well-being of individuals and societies, outlining negative and positive features of life.

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Relapse

In medicine, relapse or recidivism is a recurrence of a past (typically medical) condition.

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Risk perception

Risk perception is the subjective judgement that people make about the characteristics and severity of a risk.

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Self-control

Self-control, an aspect of inhibitory control, is the ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses.

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Self-efficacy

Self-efficacy is an individual’s belief in his or her innate ability to achieve goals.

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Social cognition

Social cognition is "a sub-topic of social psychology that focuses on how people process, store, and apply information about other people and social situations.

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Social psychology

Social psychology is the study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

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Volition (psychology)

Volition or will is the cognitive process by which an individual decides on and commits to a particular course of action.

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Weight loss

Weight loss, in the context of medicine, health, or physical fitness, refers to a reduction of the total body mass, due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue or lean mass, namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon, and other connective tissue.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_action_process_approach

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