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Psychosocial Intervention
versión On-line ISSN 2173-4712versión impresa ISSN 1132-0559
Resumen
PALACIOS DELGADO, Jorge Raúl y BUSTOS AGUAYO, José Marcos. The role of theory in developing psycho-environmental interventions. Psychosocial Intervention [online]. 2012, vol.21, n.3, pp.245-257. ISSN 2173-4712. https://dx.doi.org/10.5093/in2012a22.
One of the activities of psychology is to promote positive change in personal behavior. This article show the usefulness of the theory for behavior change through design effective messages to behavioral change and development programs of psychosocial intervention. The theoretical model focuses in factors of behavioral changing: self-efficacy, skills, disposition and intention (MAHDI). The article describes the theory, shows how they can be applied to the selection environmental behavior, as well as their appropriate application in complementary intervention strategies that includes needs analysis, development and piloting program, applicability, social marketing and evaluation. Finally, how the theory can contribute to design youth intervention programs is discussed.
Palabras clave : MAHDI model; intervention and messages; pro-enviromental behavior; theory.