Connecting perceptual control theory with health behavior
Book chapter
Sigger, J. 2023. Connecting perceptual control theory with health behavior. in: Mansell, W., de Hullu, E., Huddy, V. and Scholte, T. (ed.) The Interdisciplinary Handbook of Perceptual Control Theory, Volume 2: Living in the Loop Elsevier.
Chapter title | Connecting perceptual control theory with health behavior |
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Authors | Sigger, J. |
Abstract | This chapter presents a case for bringing a perceptual control theory (PCT; Powers, 1973) perspective into health psychology. The central thesis is that PCT offers new insights for health and health research that go beyond the conventional cognitive-behavioral mainstream theories that inform health behavior change interventions. The main contribution being that PCT offers a coherent definition of health and an explanation of health behavior and health behavior variability under invariant reference states or goals. The chapter summarizes the process of gathering initial evidence for perceptual control, presents a case study on variability in hand hygiene, and describes how behavior change in dieting and quitting smoking can be framed as processes of control loops. |
Keywords | Health psychology; Perceptual control; Hand hygiene; Behavior change |
Sustainable Development Goals | 3 Good health and well-being |
6 Clean water and sanitation | |
10 Reduced inequalities | |
Middlesex University Theme | Creativity, Culture & Enterprise |
Sustainability | |
Health & Wellbeing | |
Book title | The Interdisciplinary Handbook of Perceptual Control Theory, Volume 2: Living in the Loop |
Editors | Mansell, W., de Hullu, E., Huddy, V. and Scholte, T. |
Publisher | Elsevier |
ISBN | |
Paperback | 9780323911658 |
Electronic | 9780323998413 |
Publication dates | |
17 Mar 2023 | |
Online | 24 Mar 2023 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 24 Apr 2023 |
Output status | Published |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91165-8.00005-6 |
Language | English |
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