Resumen de The validity of Transtheoretical Model through different psychological variables

Zaira Esther Morales Domínguez, Luis Miguel Pascual Orts , José Carmona Márquez

• The Transtheoretical Model is widely used for explaining intentional behavior change, especially in addictive behaviors. Nevertheless, it is a much criticized model, due to its lack of validity. The aim of this study is to evaluate the model�s legitimacy assessing several psychological variables which differ from the its constructs: somatosensorial amplification, health habits, concern for health, attitudes and opinions. For it we use a students� sample within the Huelva University. Participation was voluntary. The smokers were distributed according to the stages of the model Transtheoretical Change Model of the following way: 40.0% precontemplators, 18.3% contemplators, 9.7% preparers, 9.0% active, and 23.0% in maintenance. The results support the validity of the Transtheoretical Model.