Explanations for the Cloudy Evidence That Theory Benefits Health Promotion.
Frontiers in psychology(2022)
摘要
Persuasive arguments for using theory have been influential in health behavior and health promotion research. The use of theory is expected to improve intervention outcomes and facilitate scientific advancement. However, current empirical evaluations of the benefits of theory have not consistently demonstrated strong effects. A lack of resolution on this matter can be attributed to several features of the current body of evidence. First, the use of theory may be confounded with other features that impact health-related outcomes. Second, measurement of theory use has not been reliable. Third, the field conflates models and theories. Lastly, the evidentiary status and applicability of theories are not considered. Addressing these challenges during the execution of meta-analyses and designing original research specifically to estimate the benefits of theory could improve research and practice.
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health promotion,health psychology,health behavior,theory,scientific representation
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