Psychosocial predictors of four health-promoting behaviors for cancer prevention using the stage of change of Transtheoretical Model.

Objectives: The present study aimed to examine whether demographic as well as psychosocial variables related to the five stages of change of the Transtheoretical Model can predict non-clinical adults' cancer preventive and health-promoting behaviors. This study specifically focused on cancer, one of the major chronic diseases, which is a serious threat of national health.

Methods: A total of 1530 adults participated in the study and completed questionnaires.

Effectiveness of a college-level self-management course on successful behavior change.

Studies have shown that college-level self-management (SM) courses, which typically require students to complete an individual project as part of the course, can be an effective method for promoting successful self-change (i.e., targeted behavioral change).