Abstract
Understanding the factors that motivate behavioral change is central to health promotion efforts. We used qualitative descriptive methods in an effort to understand the role of self-knowledge in the process of risk factor modification. The sample consisted of 17 men and 7 women with diagnosed coronary heart disease, who were attempting to initiate and sustain programs of cardiovascular risk modification. Participants described selfknowledge in terms of three contextually situated patterns: representational, evaluative, and behavioral action. Results reinforce the motivational role of the self and highlight the importance of understanding dimensions of selfknowledge relevant to cardiovascular risk rpduction.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 373-384 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Research in Nursing and Health |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2007 |
Keywords
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Self-knowledge
- Wellness motivation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing