A Behavior Change Framework of Health Socialization and Identity. Issue 9 (22nd November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stanley, Christopher T.; Stanley, Lauren H. K.
• Is Part Of: Journal of physical education, recreation & dance. Volume 88:Issue 9(2017)
• Page Start: 21
• Page End: 27
• Publication Date: 2017-11-22
• Subjects: Physical education and training -- Periodicals; Recreation -- Periodicals; Dance -- Periodicals; Dancing -- Periodicals; Physical Education and Training -- Periodicals; 613.705
• DOI: 10.1080/07303084.2017.1367744
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0730-3084

Abstract

Abstract : An individual's identity related to health is critically important in terms of the adoption and maintenance of health behaviors, and guides approaches to health change across the lifespan. This article presents a review of the literature and proposes a health socialization and health identity framework, which may be used to clarify challenges in health behavior changes and also guide intervention efforts. Numerous classic theories of human development, cognition and motivation are reviewed, and suggestions for optimal health identity development are offered.