Transtheoretical model

• Pre-contemplation - being unaware or ‘in denial’ of problem behaviour.
• Contemplation - weighing up pros and cons, but they may focus on the barriers to change.
• Preparation - collect information on behaviour change, identifying goals and making plans.
• Action - actions are taken towards achieving a goal, may seek the support of others.
• Maintenance - their actions may become habitual and temptations will actively be avoided.
• Relapse - this can occur at any stage and restarts the whole process.
• The theory only focuses individual cognitions in relation to behaviour change.
• Theory fails to recognise the role external factor that may create barriers to changes
• There is no set criteria to determine which stage a person is in.
• The model assumes that an individual is logical and coherent in their decision making.