TTM Stages of Change

Question 1

Pre-Contemplation

Answer 1

or resistance

Might be aware need to change but not thinking about changing, make excuses, or don’t have knowledge of consequences or that needed to change

I don’t intent to quit in the next 6 months.

Goal - increase pros to quitting (and therefore increase motivation); raise awareness

Question 2

Contemplation

Answer 2

Thinking about it (know change would be good for your health), but not ready to take action.

Barriers need to be identified to overcome them.

I intend to quit in the next 6 months.

Question 3

Preparation

Answer 3

You have decided to make changes and are ready.

You are aware of current behavior, know which new behaviors you want to adopt, and have good idea how to make the changes.

I intend to quit in the next month.

Question 4

Action

Answer 4

Stage where you take action and begin seeing results.

I quit in the past 6 months.

Question 5

Maintenance

Answer 5

Changes are now a routine part of life.

I quit more than 6 months ago.

Question 6

Transtheoretical Model

Answer 6

How to evoke change when there is sustain talk.