Book contents
- The Handbook of Behavior Change
- The Handbook of Behavior Change
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Sidebars
- Contributors
- 1 Changing Behavior: A Theory- and Evidence-Based Approach
- Part I Theory and Behavior Change
- 2 Changing Behavior Using the Theory of Planned Behavior
- 3 Changing Behavior Using Social Cognitive Theory
- 4 Changing Behavior Using the Health Belief Model and Protection Motivation Theory
- 5 Changing Behavior Using the Common-Sense Model of Self-Regulation
- 6 Changing Behavior Using the Model of Action Phases
- 7 Changing Behavior Using the Health Action Process Approach
- 8 Changing Behavior Using Self-Determination Theory
- 9 Changing Behavior Using Control Theory
- 10 Changing Behavior Using the Transtheoretical Model
- 11 Changing Behavior Using Integrative Self-Control Theory
- 12 Changing Behavior Using the Reflective-Impulsive Model
- 13 Changing Behavior Using Habit Theory
- 14 Changing Behavior by Changing Environments
- 15 Changing Behavior Using Integrated Theories
- 16 Changing Behavior Using Social Identity Processes
- 17 Changing Behavior Using Ecological Models
- 18 Changing Behavior Using Theories at the Interpersonal, Organizational, Community, and Societal Levels
- Part II Methods and Processes of Behavior Change: Intervention Development, Application, and Translation
- Part III Behavior Change Interventions: Practical Guides to Behavior Change
- Index
- References
18 - Changing Behavior Using Theories at the Interpersonal, Organizational, Community, and Societal Levels
from Part I - Theory and Behavior Change
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 04 July 2020
- The Handbook of Behavior Change
- The Handbook of Behavior Change
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Sidebars
- Contributors
- 1 Changing Behavior: A Theory- and Evidence-Based Approach
- Part I Theory and Behavior Change
- 2 Changing Behavior Using the Theory of Planned Behavior
- 3 Changing Behavior Using Social Cognitive Theory
- 4 Changing Behavior Using the Health Belief Model and Protection Motivation Theory
- 5 Changing Behavior Using the Common-Sense Model of Self-Regulation
- 6 Changing Behavior Using the Model of Action Phases
- 7 Changing Behavior Using the Health Action Process Approach
- 8 Changing Behavior Using Self-Determination Theory
- 9 Changing Behavior Using Control Theory
- 10 Changing Behavior Using the Transtheoretical Model
- 11 Changing Behavior Using Integrative Self-Control Theory
- 12 Changing Behavior Using the Reflective-Impulsive Model
- 13 Changing Behavior Using Habit Theory
- 14 Changing Behavior by Changing Environments
- 15 Changing Behavior Using Integrated Theories
- 16 Changing Behavior Using Social Identity Processes
- 17 Changing Behavior Using Ecological Models
- 18 Changing Behavior Using Theories at the Interpersonal, Organizational, Community, and Societal Levels
- Part II Methods and Processes of Behavior Change: Intervention Development, Application, and Translation
- Part III Behavior Change Interventions: Practical Guides to Behavior Change
- Index
- References
Summary
On the one hand, human behavior and its determinants can be seen in terms of a relatively simple “input-output” system. On the other hand, it is also possible to envisage a more complex interplay between behavior and its determinants unfolding at multiple environmental levels. A key premise of this chapter is that planned behavior change programs should target not only the individual but also the environmental influences on behavior at the interpersonal, organizational, community, and societal levels. Each environmental level encompasses physical, social, and cultural dimensions. Two key ecological assumptions help us to identify intervention targets for promoting behavior change. First, behavior influences, and is influenced by, multilevel environmental factors; second, individual behavior both shapes and is shaped by the environment. The socioecological approach and the accompanying range of theoretical approaches described in this chapter do justice to both perspectives. This approach enables researchers to apply insights from theoretical frameworks at the individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, and societal levels. The resulting multilevel interventions can target complex phenomena such as power differences, social networks, diffusion of innovations, organizational change, coalition building, and policy processes.
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- The Handbook of Behavior Change , pp. 251 - 266Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2020