While researching for an article to use that correlated with the Theory of Reasoned Action and the Theory of Planned Behavior, I discovered an interesting article on substance abuse treatment and providers.
Roberto, A., Shafer, M., & Marmo, J. (2014). Predicting substance-abuse treatment providers' communication with clients about medication assisted treatment: A test of the theories of reasoned action and planned behavior. Journal Of Substance Abuse Treatment, 47(5), 307-313. Retrieved from https://www.clinicalkey.com/#!/content/journal/1-s2.0-S0740547214000956
This article discussed a combined focus of both the theory of reasoned action (TRA) and theory of planned behavior (TPB). The authors wanted to investigate how retrospectively one
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Characteristics of the sample used in the study: Age, Ethnicity, In recovery, Location of work, Core work functions, MAT offered, MAT organizational support level, Workshops/training about use of MAT to treat substance abuse, Self-rating knowledge level of MAT, Interest in participation in training using MAT. The questions were instrumented to assess behavior, behavioral intention, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and attitude. The design was qualitative and closely defined in the theory of planned …show more content…
It also provided a list of factors that influence the recommendations of utilizing the MAT for a substance-abuse treatment provider. A few examples would be reinforcement of the positive attitudes toward MAT, or increase the neural subjective norms and perceived behavioral control to be more positive. Given the large population the substance-abuse treatment providers treat, interventions targeting providers could have a much greater impact on more individuals than those just targeting individual clients. This brings significance in this study because it was theory-based and extends the scope of the TRA and TPB to a topic and target audience, and also sheds light on the direction to where we focus the raising awareness and education to, which would be the providers. This will cause a considerably bigger trickle down affect by the ability to encourage their practice in utilizing MAT which will reach so many more patients this way. In addition, the results from this study also confirmed the applicability of TRA as a conceptual model for explaining counselor's attitudes and intentions, and linking the influence that social norms have upon both (Roberto, Shafer & Marmo,
McGovern, M. P., PhD, & Carroll, K. M., PhD. (2003). Evidence- base Practices for Substance Use Disorders. Psychiatric Clinics of North America. Retrieved from http://www.dartmouth.edu/~dcare/pdfs/fp/McGovernMark-Evidence-BasedPractices.pdf
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A Harm Reduction approach to therapy begins with the intent to lessen any high-risk behavior that can be linked back to substance abuse. A treatment plan that focuses on the clients positive behaviors is developed. Hazardous behaviors are addressed through means of educating, and motivating the client. Once a client is properly educated in the positive ways to prevent or lessen harm through substance abuse, they are often motivated to begin to use their treatment as something that focuses on working towards complete recovery from their addiction. Moderation Management and Controlled Use is an approach that is intended to reduce consumption and therefore reduce harm to an individual. The individual is encouraged and taught productive ways to reduce drug intake and gain more control over situations that involve use such as limiting use, attending support groups, forming positive support system within their group of friend or wi...
Rosenberg, H., & Phillips, K. T. (2003). Acceptability and availability of harm-reduction interventions for drug abuse in American substance abuse treatment agencies. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 17(3), 203-210. doi: 10.1037/0893-164X.17.3.203
Substance use affects not only the individual who is using but the whole family unit. The family can be an important key factor in an individual's life when they choose to seek treatment. The family can help the individual who is addicted or they can negatively contribute to them relapsing. Family therapy is treatment that can reduce substance use and improve the family dynamics in a household. Brief Strategic Family Therapy is a common therapy used to treat substance use in families. This paper will explain why family therapy is important. It will also explain what Brief Strategic Family Therapy is and the process that families go through in it.
Silverman, K., Roll, J., & Higgins, S. (2008). Introduction to the Special Issue on the Behavior Analysis and Treatment of Drug Addiction. Journal of Applied behavior Analysis, 41(4), 471-480. Retrieved June 12, 2011, from the proquest.com.navigator-ship.passhe.edu database.
Therefore, when I work with substance abusers I will show empathy, encourage and validate their successes and their feelings about any failures. In addiction, I will help the person learn from their failures and normalize the situation. Furthermore, I would attempt to ensure that the person had several coping strategies in place, to help when he or she finds themselves in a difficult situation. Moreover, I intend to ensure the client has all the tools he or she needs to succeed while getting to the root of their problem through counseling.
According to President Barak Obama there are over 20 million Americans who struggle with substance abuse. (OBAMA, B. 2014). Although addiction is rampant in the United States there are intervention programs available for those who are seeking out recovery. Researchers explain that addiction is a
Rational choice theory, also known simply as choice theory, is the assessment of a potential offender to commit a crime. Choice theory is the belief that committing a crime is a rational decision, based on cost benefit analysis. The would-be offender will weigh the costs of committing a particular crime: fines, jail time, and imprisonment versus the benefits: money, status, heightened adrenaline. Depending on which factors out-weigh the other, a criminal will decide to commit or forgo committing a crime. This decision making process makes committing a crime a rational choice. This theory can be used to explain why an offender will decide to commit burglary, robbery, aggravated assault, or murder.
Accomplishing my task appeared straightforward when applying my attitudes, perceived control, and subjective norms to the Theory of Planned Behavior; initially I had all necessary aspects to initiate a lifestyle change. Before starting my regiment I had the belief that regular running leads to decreased weight and improves overall health. Health and appropriate body size are both characteristics I evaluate as desirable. Subjective cultural norms highlighting the value of appropriate weight, active lifestyle, and overall health influenced my motivation to comply to these standards. In this way beliefs as well as evaluations of the beliefs influenced my motivation to start running. Additionally my perception of behavioral control and sense of self-efficacy are generally high. Since I accomplished similar goals in the past I felt it could be done again. My attitudes, subjective norms, and my perceived control indicate I had the behavioral intention to make the change to run more frequently.
Ukachi, Madukwe Ann. "Motivational Interview; Evidence Based Strategy In The Treatment Of Alcohol And Drug Addiction." IFE Psychologia 21.3-S (2013): 174-196. Academic Search Complete. Web. 13 Feb. 2014.
The constructs of the Theory of Reasoned Action and Theory of Planned Behavior are attitudes, subjective norms, volitional control, and behavioral control. All of these constructs affect a person’s intentions. Attitudes are beliefs that someone has that place a value on an outcome of a behavior. It depends on what a person’s feelings are about the behavior. For example, if a person views eating healthy as a good thing and something they want to do, then they will hav...
The Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) is a model of persuasion and is also known as a theory of understanding. Theory of Reasoned Action was founded by Martin Fishbein and Icek Ajzen in the year 1967. They first came upon Theory of Reasoned Action by studying previous research as the theory of attitude. This theory was aimed to explain the reason behind planned behavior due to previous experiences. In addition to the variable of perceived behavioral control, it can provided a better understanding in the failure to perform a behavior even if that behavior is a positive subjective norm. The ideas or bases of theory of reasoned action are a better understanding of individual's basic motivation to perform a behavior. This is known as behavioral intention,