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Introduction to Health Behavior Theory

Author(s): Joanna Aboyoun Hayden, PhD, CHES, William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763743833
  • ISBN-10:0763743836
  • Paperback    148 pages      © 2009
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Overview

Introduction to Health Behavior Theory is designed to provide students with an easy to understand, interesting, and engaging introduction to the theoretical basis of health education. Written with the undergraduate in mind, the text uses comprehensive and accessible explanations to help students understand what theory is, how theories are developed, and what factors influence health behavior theory. Covering the more frequently used health behavior theories, the author breaks each theory into concept and constructs to enhance comprehension and encourages students to discover how these theories can be put into practice.  Its length makes it the perfect supplement to add depth to any introductory health theory course.

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Each chapter contains a Theory in Action full-length, peer reviewed journal article that provides relevant examples for students to help them understand the use of theory in the development of a health education or promotion plan.

The Theory Essence Sentence that begins each chapter breaks down complex theories into manageable, easy to learn pieces to promote better comprehension.

Constructs Charts at the end of the chapter check the students’ learning and verifies their understanding of the reading.

Unique illustrations provide a visual representation of theories in common situations to better elucidate the concepts.

 

Chapter 10 provides an indispensable guide that shows students how to choose the right theory for any situation so they can apply what they have learned.

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Chapter 1 - Introduction to Theory

Chapter 2 - Self-Efficacy Theory

Chapter 3 - The Theory of Reasoned Action and the Theory of Planned Behavior

Chapter 4 - Health Belief Model

Chapter 5 - Attribution Theory

Chapter 6 - Transtheoretical Model

Chapter 7 - Social Cognitive Theory

Chapter 8 - Diffusion of Innovation

Chapter 9 - Emerging Theories

Chapter 10 - Choosing a Theory

 


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Joanna Aboyoun Hayden, PhD, CHES-William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey

Dr. Hayden is the Chairperson of the Department of Community Health at William Patterson University and Director of the School Nurse Certification Program.  She holds a master’s degree in health education from Montclair State College and a doctorate in community health education from New York University. She is a registered nurse and a certified health education specialist.  Her interests and expertise are in professional preparation and credentialing. She teaches Health Education Theory and Practice, Human Disease, and Applied Program Planning.

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  • "The text is written at a level that is both entertaining and appropriate for college students.  Students will be able to relate to the examples and illustrations used to explain the concepts and constructs of each theory.  The chapters are thorough and yet short enough not to overwhelm the reader.  This text will be an excellent resource for students to keep as they graduate and begin practicing health education and it will provide good resource material to prepare for the CHES exam."

    —Melody S. Madlem, Central Washington University

  • "[This text] is user friendly for undergraduate students, fills a niche, and has good coverage of health education/behavior theory.  The text I currently use only has one chapter dedicated to all of the theories we cover – this text would help tremendously."

    —Retta Evans, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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ShowAppropriate Courses

  • Health Education Theory
  • Health Education Planning
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