Measurement
How consistently a method measures something.
What is reliability?
Beliefs about the positive aspects of adopting a health behavior.
The stage representing the intention to act within the next 30 days, and having taken some steps.
What is the Preparation Stage?
The motivation to do what a given individual thinks.
An individual's belief in their ability to perform a behavior
What is self-efficacy?
How accurately a method measures what it is intended to meausure.
What is validity?
Beliefs about the likelihood of getting a disease or condition.
What is perceived susceptibility?
The stage that represents changing a behavior for less than 6 months.
The belief that the behavior is associated with certain outcomes.
What is behavioral belief?
Belief in the ability of a group to perform actions.
What is collective efficacy?
What is observation bias?
Internal or external factors that could prompt health behaviors.
What are cues to action?
Maria intends to start eating more fiber within the next 6 months.
What is an example of contemplation?
The value attached to each behavioral outcome.
What is outcome evaluation?
Providing resources or environmental changes that make behaviors easier?
What is facilitation?
When respondents give answers that they believe will make them look good to others.
Social desirability bias.
Your belief that exercising regularly will lead to improved health and well-being.
What is an example of perceived benefits?
You have no intention of starting a weight-training program within the next 6 months.
What is an example of precontemplation?
The perceived likelihood of facilitators and barriers occurring.
What are control beliefs?
David joins a group fitness class and learns new exercises by watching others.
What is an example of observational learning?
Characterizes the quality of a measurement tool.
What are psychometric properties (e.g., reliability/validity)?
Linda is confident that she can incorporate more fruits and vegetables into her diet.
What is an example of perceived self-efficacy?
Lena has successfully maintained her new healthy eating habits for over a year.
What is an example of maintenance?
Your perception that the government's investment in public transportation will make it easier for you to use it regularly.
What is an example of perceived power?
The knowledge and skills needed to successfully perform a behavior
What is behavioral capability?