Freedom Philosophy

Introduction of the Project (click)

Schwarzer?s (2008) health action process approach (HAPA), with both a motivational phase and volitional phase, provided a comprehensive framework around which this intervention has been designed (See Figure 1).

The HAPA utilizes Bandura’s (2004) first three characteristics of: (a) intentionality, (b) forethought, (c) self-reactiveness, and can accommodate more explicit use of the fourth characteristic of self-reflectiveness through heightened self-awareness throughout the process. The following intervention employs the attitudinal and perceived behavioral control determinants of TPB in the motivational phase. Both the subjective norm of TPB and the socially embedded nature of the human experience identified in social cognitive theory (Bandura, 2006) have been included in the motivational phase and volitional phase for their anticipated beneficial role contributing to success. Lastly, while the health belief model (Becker, 1979; Eraker, Kirscht, & Becker, 1984) has not been included in this literature review, the approach used in this project has been informed by the social support purported to increase patient action and the cues to action associated with that approach.

Intervention Design

Motivational Phase (click for motivational phase details)

Volitional Phase (click for volitional phase details)

Evaluative Phase (click for evaluative phase details)