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Table of Contents
1 General Definition & Theoretical Background
2 Measuring Stage
3 Recommendations
4 References
5 Appendix A
6 Appendix B
7

Appendix C

8 Appendix D
9 Published Examples

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Other Constructs
 

Barriers

 

Dispositional Optimism

 

Environments

 

Illness Representations

  Implementation Intentions
  Intention, Expectation, and Willingness
  Normative Beliefs
  Optimistic Bias
  Perceived Benefits
  Perceived Control
  Perceived Severity
  Perceived Vulnerability
  Self-Efficacy
  Self-Reported Behavior
  Social Influence
  Social Support
  Stages
  Worry

Stages
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Appendix C. Staging Algorithm for Exercise, from Marcus & Simpkin (1993)

Items
1. I currently do not exercise
2. I intend to exercise in the next 6 months
3. I currently exercise regularly
4. I have exercised regularly for the past 6 months

Scoring
Precontemplation: Item 1 = true and Item 2 = false
Contemplation: Item 1 = true and Item 2 = true
Preparation: Item 1 = false and Item 3 = false
Action: Item 3 = true and Item 4 = false
Maintenance: Item 3 = true and Item 4 = true

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