HED 450 CH 7: Theories and Models Commonly Used for Health Promotion Intervention

152,2 theory - Set of interrelated concepts, definitions, and propositions that present a systematic view of events or situations by specifying relations among variables in order to explain and predict the events of the situations. 152,3 3 major elements of a fully developed theory would explain: [ characterized by 3 major elements] - 1. Major factors that influence the phenomena of interest. 2. Relationship between these factors. 3. Conditions under which these relationships do or do not occur. 152,4 Model - A composite, a mixture of ideas or concepts taken from any number of theories and used together. 153,2 Concepts - Primary elements or building blocks of a theory. 153,2 construct - A concept developed, created, or adopted for use with a specific theory (predicted barrier). 153,2 variable - The operational (practical use) form of a construct (how a construct will be measured). What are behaviour change theories? - Specif