Why aren't the continents moving? Why don't people change?

Authors

  • James O. Prochaska Psychology Departament and Cancer Prevention Research Center, University Of Rhode Island, Pro-Change Behavior Systems, P.O. Box 755, W. Kingston, Rhode Island 02892.
  • Janice M. Prochaska Psychology Departament and Cancer Prevention Research Center, University Of Rhode Island, Pro-Change Behavior Systems, P.O. Box 755, W. Kingston, Rhode Island 02892.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33898/rdp.v12i46/47.543

Keywords:

transtheoretical model, resistance to change, noncompliance

Abstract

People don’t change because they can’t, don’t want to, don’t know how, or don’t know what to change. The transtheoretical model provides and integrative model for understanding reasons for not changing, as well as readiness to change. Stages and levels of change guide therapists in their work in helping clients change. Clients in the precontemplative stage typically cannot change without special help. Those in the contemplation stage are not sure they want to change. Those in the preparation stage are afraid they do not know to successfully change. The levels of change help guide therapists and clients on what to change.

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Published

2001-07-01

How to Cite

Prochaska, J. O., & Prochaska, J. M. . (2001). Why aren’t the continents moving? Why don’t people change?. Revista de Psicoterapia, 12(46/47), 17–35. https://doi.org/10.33898/rdp.v12i46/47.543

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