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Chapter One
Self-regulation in Health
Behavior: Concepts, Theories,
and Central Issues
Denise T.D. de Ridder and John B.F. de Wit
Good health is of critical importance to many people while they are generally aware that
their behavior plays an important role in achieving and maintaining physical well-being.
In Western societies, it is difficult not knowing that one is, to some extent, responsible for
one's own health as people are continuously reminded of the importance of their behavior
for staying healthy by both public health campaigns and medical care professionals
(Brownell, 1991). Yet, even though good health is generally considered important, and
many people have good intentions for health behavior, the vast majority report difficulties
in consistently performing those behaviors. They may find it hard, for instance, to
maintain a healthy diet or a pattern of regular exercise in the face of te ... read full excerpt from Self-Regulation in Health Behavior ebook
