Mechanisms of health behavior change in persons with chronic illness or disability: the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA).

Volume: 56, Issue: 3, Pages: 161 - 170
Published: Jan 1, 2011
Abstract
Objective: The present article presents an overview of theoretical constructs and mechanisms of health behavior change that have been found useful in research on people with chronic illness and disability. A self-regulation framework (Health Action Process Approach) serves as a backdrop, making a distinction between goal setting and goal pursuit. Risk perception, outcome expectancies, and task self-efficacy are seen as predisposing factors in...
Paper Details
Title
Mechanisms of health behavior change in persons with chronic illness or disability: the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA).
Published Date
Jan 1, 2011
Volume
56
Issue
3
Pages
161 - 170
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