Table 2.
Theories used in self-care interventions.
| Theory | Theorist | Use of Theory * n = 76 studies; n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Social Cognitive Theory | Bandura | 48 (63) |
| Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change | Prochaska and DiClemente | 10 (13) |
| Social Learning Theory | Skinner | 4 (5) |
| Adult Learning Theory | Knowles | 3 (4) |
| Model of Self-regulation for Control of Chronic Disease | Clark | 3 (4) |
| Health Belief Model | Rosenstock, Hochbaum, Kegeles, and Leventhal | 3 (4) |
| Common Sense Model | Leventhal | 3 (4) |
| Self-determination Theory | Deci and Ryan | 2 (3) |
| Self-regulatory Framework | Kanfer and Hagerman | 1 (1) |
| Experimental Learning Theory | Kolb | 1 (1) |
| Learned Resourcefulness Model | Brader | 1 (1) |
| Behavioral Model | Andersen | 1 (1) |
| Client Behavior Model | Cox | 1 (1) |
| Control Theory | Carver and Scheier | 1 (1) |
| Interdependence Theory | Kelley and Thibaut | 1 (1) |
| Social Ecological Theory | Stokols | 1 (1) |
| Health Promotion Model | Pender et al. | 1 (1) |
| Self-care | Orem | 1 (1) |
| Self-care | Riegel et al. | 1 (1) |
| Theory of Establishment of Goals and Objectives | Locke | 1 (1) |
| Relapse Prevention Model | Marlatt and Gordon | 1 (1) |
| Symptom Management Model | Dodd | 1 (1) |
| Proactive Coping | Aspinwall | 1 (1) |
| Stress Theory | Mueller and Maluf | 1 (1) |
* Some studies include multiple theories.