Table 1.
Stage of changes and processes of change used in the intervention group
| Stage of Change | Who are they? | Processes of change used in the intervention |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-contemplation stage | Individuals that do not intend to change their behavior in the foreseeable future | • Consciousness raising |
| • Dramatic relief (emotional arousal) | ||
| • Reassessment of Environment | ||
| Contemplation stage | Individuals that recognize the need for change but action is required to shape their motivation | • Consciousness raising |
| • Dramatic relief (emotional arousal) | ||
| • Reassessment of Environment | ||
| • Self-reevaluation | ||
| Preparation stage | Individuals that are ready to change their behavior within 30 days | • Self-reevaluation |
| • Social liberation | ||
| • Self-liberation | ||
| Action stage | Individuals that are capable of short and immediate changes for a period of up to six months | • Self-liberation |
| • Contingency management | ||
| • Social liberation | ||
| • Conterconditioning | ||
| • Stimulus control | ||
| Maintenance stage | Individuals’ behavior has been changed over six months, requiring now the prevention of relapse and consolidation of gains | • Contingency management |
| • Social liberation | ||
| • Conterconditioning | ||
| • Stimuus controll |