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In search of how people change: Applications to addictive behaviors.

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Prochaska, James O., DiClemente, Carlo C., Norcross, John C.·1992·American Psychologist

Abstract

How people intentionally change addictive behaviors with and without treatment is not well understood by behavioral scientists. This article summarizes research on self-initiated and professionally facilitated change of addictive behaviors using the key trans-theoretical constructs of stages and processes of change. Modification of addictive behaviors involves progression through five stages--pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance--and individuals typically recycle through these stages several times before termination of the addiction. Multiple studies provide strong support for these stages as well as for a finite and common set of change processes used to progress through the stages. Research to date supports a trans-theoretical model of change that systematically integrates the stages with processes of change from diverse theories of psychotherapy.

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Authors
Prochaska, J. O., DiClemente, C. C., & Norcross, J. C.
Affiliations
University of Rhode Island (US)
Venue
American Psychologist
Published
1992-09
Volume
47
Issue
9
Pages
1102-1114
ISSN
  • 0003-066X (ISSN-L)
  • 1935-990X
OpenAlex
W2061320251
Cited by
8,596
References
64
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FWCI
56.89
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Licence
cc-by
Locations
  • American Psychologist (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Journal of Media Literacy Education (submittedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed
Funders
National Cancer Institute (P01CA050087, R01CA027821)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Behavioral Health and Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Smoking Behavior and Cessation
Keywords
addictive behavior, stages of change, change processes, transtheoretical model, precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, addiction recovery
MeSH terms
Aftercare, Health Maintenance Organizations, Humans, Motivation, Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care, Psychotherapy, Social Support, Smoking Cessation, Behavior, Addictive

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