Table I.
Stages of Change Model for TRAQ Development
| Stage | Definitiona | TRAQ response category | TRAQ score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precontemplation | Has no intention of taking action within the next 6 months | I do not need to do this | 1 |
| Contemplation | Intends to take action in the next 6 months | I do not know how but I want to learn | 2 |
| Preparation | Intends to take action within the next 30 days and has taken some behavioral steps in this direction | I am learning to do this | 3 |
| Action | Has changed behavior for less than 6 months | I have started doing this | 4 |
| Maintenance | Has changed behavior for more than 6 months | I always do this when I need to | 5 |
aSource: Prochaska, J. O., & DiClemente, C. C. (1986). The transtheoretical approach. Handbook of Eclectic Psychotherapy (pp. 163–200). New York: Brunner-Mazel.