Multiple health behavior change research: An introduction and overview

Prochaska, Judith J.; Spring, Bonnie; Nigg, Claudio R. (2008). Multiple health behavior change research: An introduction and overview. Preventive medicine, 46(3), pp. 181-188. Elsevier 10.1016/j.ypmed.2008.02.001

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In 2002, the Society of Behavioral Medicine's special interest group on Multiple Health Behavior Change was formed. The group focuses on the interrelationships among health behaviors and interventions designed to promote change in more than one health behavior at a time. Growing evidence suggests the potential for multiple-behavior interventions to have a greater impact on public health than single-behavior interventions. However, there exists surprisingly little understanding of some very basic principles concerning multiple health behavior change (MHBC) research. This paper presents the rationale and need for MHBC research and interventions, briefly reviews the research base, and identifies core conceptual and methodological issues unique to this growing area. The prospects of MHBC for the health of individuals and populations are considerable.

Item Type:

Journal Article (Review Article)

Division/Institute:

07 Faculty of Human Sciences > Institute of Sport Science (ISPW)

UniBE Contributor:

Nigg, Claudio Renato

Subjects:

700 Arts > 790 Sports, games & entertainment

ISSN:

0091-7435

Publisher:

Elsevier

Language:

English

Submitter:

Claudio Renato Nigg

Date Deposited:

20 Jun 2024 11:15

Last Modified:

01 Jul 2024 16:16

Publisher DOI:

10.1016/j.ypmed.2008.02.001

PubMed ID:

18319098

BORIS DOI:

10.48350/193379

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/193379

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