Current understanding and future direction of the Trans-Theoretical model: The role of adolescent cognitive egocentrism
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Australian Psychological Society
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Science
RAS ID
4935
Abstract
Despite being the cornerstone of behaviour change interventions, a review of the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) highlights that younger populations have been excluded in the development of this model. It is not surprising then that interventions underpinned by the TTM have not been shown to be effective when applied to younger populations. Cognitive development was proposed to account for this age discrepancy. One such construct, adolescent egocentrism comprising of the imaginary audience and the personal fable was explored in relation to both unhealthy behaviour participation and behavioural change. It appeared plausible that the cognitive distortions associated with this construct could affect individuals’ utilisation of those cognitive processes of change proposed by the TTM as being necessary for successful behaviour change. This may provide a fertile avenue for future behaviour change research, extending the interventional scope of the TTM.
DOI
10.1017/S0816512200029199
Comments
Bright, S. J., McKillop, D., & Ryder, D. (2007). Current understanding and future direction of the Trans-Theoretical model: The role of adolescent cognitive egocentrism. The Australian Educational and Developmental Psychologist, 24(02), 25-43. Available here