Cluster subtypes within stage of change in a representative sample of smokers
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It has been possible to develop a theoretically based empirical topology of smokers using cluster analysis. This topology can potentially function as a significant level on which to match self-help behaviour change interventions to different groups of people. The theoretical structure for this research was supplied by the Transtheoretical Model of behaviour change. It was established that personal and emotional processes make the most significant contribution to distinguishing smokers in the early stages, followed by information from the environment. The next stage of this research will be to investigate how smokers in different subtypes change over time.
Publication Name: Addictive Behaviors
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0306-4603
Year: 2000
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Dynamic typology clustering within the stages of change for smoking cessation
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Four distinct profiles were defined for smokers trying to quit using dynamic typology clustering. The study involved 2088 smokers in three stages of change, precontemplation, contemplation and preparation. From the 446 individual profiles patterns of a stable profile, a progressing profile, a vacillating profile and a regressing profile were defined. External validation was found to significantly affect the process of change, decisional balance and situational temptations.
Publication Name: Addictive Behaviors
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0306-4603
Year: 1998
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Testing 40 predictions from the transtheoretical model
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Awareness of the negative aspects of smoking is vital to forward stage movement from precontemplation to contemplation or preparation, according to research designed to assess movement through the stages of change from smoking to giving up smoking using the criterion measurement model constructs as dependent measures. This research involved making a series of 40 a priori predictions within the first three stages of change and testing a representative sample of smokers. It was established that the positive aspects of smoking do not begin to decrease until the transition from contemplation to preparation.
Publication Name: Addictive Behaviors
Subject: Sociology and social work
ISSN: 0306-4603
Year: 1999
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