Health Behavior Theories and Interventions

Flashcards covering the key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture notes.

Diffusion of Innovation

A theory that explains how new ideas are introduced and adopted in a society.

Innovation

Something new, characterized by advantage, trialability, ease of use, and observable results.

Communication Channels

The means of sharing information, including mass media and interpersonal communication.

Innovation-Decision Process

The steps involved in adopting an innovation: knowledge, persuasion, decision, implementation, and confirmation.

Social Ecological Model

A theoretical concept where behavior is influenced by factors at multiple levels.

Intrapersonal Level

Personal characteristics like knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs that affect behaviors.

Interpersonal Level

Relationships with relatives, friends, and peers that influence behaviors.

Institutional Level

Rules, regulations, and policies of structures that affect behavior (e.g., sick time, mandated vaccines).

Community Level

Behavioral norms and community characteristics (e.g., unemployment rates, safe open spaces).

Societal Level

Economics, social policies, social/cultural norms, and attitudes that shape behavior.

Social Capital Theory

People invest in social relations with the expectation of a return.

Networks

The people we know and the connections between them.

Relationships

How we know the people we know; bonding, bridging, and linking.

SBIRT

Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment - an intervention strategy focused on identifying and assisting individuals at risk for substance abuse.

Motivational Interviewing

A counseling approach to elicit behavior change by helping clients explore and resolve ambivalence