Prochaskas Six Stage Model Of Behaviour Change Flashcards
What are the three AO3 PEELS to evaluate prochaskas six stage model of behaviour change?
Weakness - too complicated
Strength - pos view of relapse
Weakness - social desirability
P
(weakness - too complicated)
One weakness of prochaskas six stage model of bhv change is that it the stages have been criticised as being too complicated/not well differentiated
E
- it is argued that the 6 stages can be reduced to just 2 useful stages; pre - contemplation and the others grouped together
- as indv isnt thinking about change in first but they are in rest
E
this has important implications as each stage in prochaskas model is matched with a specific intervention
L
therefore this could limit how useful prochaskas six stage model is for bhv change and treatment recommendations
P
(Strength - pos view of relapse)
However, prochaskas six stage model of bhv change can be praised as it takes a pos view of relapse
E
this is bc the model doesnt view relapse as failure but as an inevitable part of the dynamic, unlinear process of bhv change
E
- model takes relapse seriously and doesnt underestimate its potential to knock addict off course of recovery
- however it can make indv feel less judged so more willing to change
L
therefore this means prochaskas six stage model of bhv change is more acceptable as it has a pos outlook on relapse
P
(Weakness - social desirability)
Finally, much of the research into prochaskas six stage model of bhv change is based on self report methods so can be criticised for social desirability
E
prochaska based this model on nic addicts and the changes in their thinking when giving up
E
so they couldve lied about how logical their thought processes were when giving up e.g. lie about plan, to present themselves in best possible light
L
therefore this reduces the int val of research into prochaskas six stage model of bhv change
