title: Health behavior insights: the transtheoretical/stages of change model: Carlo C. DiClemente, PhD.
abstract: Showcased in this article is an interview with Carlo C. DiClemente, PhD, an internationally renowned health behavior researcher and codeveloper of the Transtheoretical or Stages of Change Model. In this verbatim interview transcript, later edited by the authors and interviewee, Dr. DiClemente, he provides practical information and frank commentary on the steps to follow and pitfalls to avoid in developing, implementing, evaluating, and disseminating efficacious programs for affecting the health and well-being of individuals and populations. A concluding section summarizes key lessons learned from the professional experiences of Dr. DiClemente and discusses implications for advancing health behavior intervention practice and research.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Education & Behavior, University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Chudley E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Werch
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ames
authors.forename: Michele J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: Dennis
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Thombs
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hart
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D015438:Health Behavior; D006293:Health Promotion; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009042:Motivation