Chapter 7 of our textbook describes various health behavior theories. Use the Health Behavior Theories worksheet to complete this assignment. In section one, provide a definition of the social-ecologi
HCS412: Health Promotion Planning and Evaluation
Week 1 Assignment 2
Health Behavior Theories
Complete each section of the below worksheet according to the instructions provided. Cite your sources in APA style according to the Ashford Writing Center guidelines.
Section 1: The Social Ecological Model
Define the Social Ecological Model
Provide a definition of the Social Ecological Model in your own words. Direct quotes from outside sources will not be accepted.
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Label and Explain Each Level of the Social Ecological Model
Below is a diagram of the Social Ecological Model. Label each level of the model.
(Your answer goes here: Label Level 1)
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Explain each level of the Social Ecological Model in your own words. Direct quotes from outside sources will not be accepted.
| Level 1 | Label: (Your answer goes here.) Description: (Your answer in your own words goes here.) |
| Level 2 | Label: (Your answer goes here.) Description: (Your answer in your own words goes here.) |
| Level 3 | Label: (Your answer goes here.) Description: (Your answer in your own words goes here.) |
| Level 4 | Label: (Your answer goes here.) Description: (Your answer in your own words goes here.) |
| Level 5 | Label: (Your answer goes here.) Description: (Your answer in your own words goes here.) |
Section 2: Health Behavior Theories
Select four of the health behavior theories described in chapter 7 of our textbook. For each theory, provide a description of the theory and explain the major concepts associated with it. Categorize which level of the social-ecological model the theory is related to. Then, generate an example of how this theory could be used in creating an intervention. This example can come from the scholarly literature or you can create your own. Use the example provided as a guide. Use at least one scholarly resource, in addition to the course textbook, cited in APA style according to the Ashford Writing Center guidelines.
Example
| Name of Theory: Stimulus Response Theory | Description: The Stimulus Response (SR) Theory is based on the idea that behavior is shaped by the consequences of performing a behavior. It is sometimes referred to as “classical conditioning.” This theory uses the term “operant” to mean the behavior a person performs, and “stimulus” to mean the consequence that follows the behavior. Consequences can either reinforce (encourage) or punish (discourage) a behavior, and can be positive (adding something) or negative (taking something away). |
| Associated level of the Social Ecological Model: Intrapersonal/Individual | |
| Example: An example of how this theory could be used in a health promotion intervention is if employees at a workplace were charged more for their health insurance if they continued to smoke. The operant behavior is smoking and the positive punishment would be the increased cost of health insurance. |
Source: McKenzie, J. F., Neiger, B. L., & Thackeray, R. (2012). Planning, implementing, & evaluating health promotion programs: A primer (6th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Benjamin Cummings. ISBN: 978-0321788504.
Theory 1
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Theory 2
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Theory 3
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Theory 4
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