Self-evaluation is crucial to mental and social well-being. It influences aspirations, personal
goals and interaction with others. This paper stresses the importance of self-esteem as a …

Objective. To comprehensively review all published, peer-reviewed research on the
Transtheoretical Model (TTM) and tobacco cessation and prevention by exploring the …

This paper discusses challenges in utilizing findings and constructs from different (health
behavior) theories. There is a multitude of theories that can be used, but the question is what …

The effects of social–cognitive variables on preventive nutrition and behavioral intentions
were studied in 580 adults at 2 points in time. The authors hypothesized that optimistic self …

Background: Smoking is a major risk factor for bladder cancer (BC). This meta-analysis
updates previous reviews on smoking characteristics and BC risk, and provides a more …

OBJECTIVE.: This study aimed to identify differences and similarities in health behavior
clusters for respondents with different educational backgrounds. METHODS.: A total of 9449 …

Objective: To evaluate evidence of the effectiveness of computer-generated health behavior
interventions—clinical encounters “in absentia”—as extensions of face-to-face patient care …

Background: Lack of physical activity leads to detrimental changes in body composition and
metabolism, functional decline, and increased risk of disease in old age. The potential of …

Stage theories of health behaviour Page 240 6 STEPHEN SUTTON STAGE THEORIES OF
HEALTH BEHAVIOUR 1 General background That a whole chapter is dedicated to stage …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate school-aged children's and parents' attitudes, social influences,
and intentions toward excessive screen-related sedentary behavior (S-RSB). DESIGN: A …